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WWUS85 KBOU 312051 RFWBOU URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 251 PM MDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...REPEATED DAYS OF CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS... Very strong and gusty west to northwest winds that we observed today will gradually diminish early this evening. However, only moderate humidity recovery will occur overnight. On Saturday, we'll turn warmer which means somewhat lower humidity readings. Fortunately winds will be lighter, but at the same time still reach Red Flag Criteria over the southern portions of our forecast area from Park County eastward across the Palmer Divide. Winds gusting to 25 to 30 mph will coincide with minimum humidity values of 10 to 16 percent. Sunday will feature increasing winds and even warmer temperatures, so more widespread critical fire weather conditions can be expected then. Monday should finally start a cooldown, but southern portions around Park County and adjacent areas toward the Palmer Divide could still stay windy and warm. COZ241-246-247-010500- /O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0004.230401T1800Z-230402T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0007.230401T1700Z-230402T0200Z/ /O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230401T0100Z/ Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet- North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County- Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County- 251 PM MDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE PALMER DIVIDE AREA...FIRE WEATHER ZONES 241...246...AND 247... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE PALMER DIVIDE AREA...FIRE WEATHER ZONES 241...246...AND 247... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 241, 246 and 247. * Timing...Until 7 PM MDT this evening, and then 11 am to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph until early this evening. On Saturday, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent. * Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activities that may produce sparks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ214-010500- /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0007.230401T1700Z-230402T0200Z/ /O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230401T0100Z/ Central and Southeast Park County- 251 PM MDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 214... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 214... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 214. * Timing...Until 7 PM MDT this evening, and then 11 am to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph until early this evening. On Saturday, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent. * Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activities that may produce sparks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ216-239-240-010100- /O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230401T0100Z/ Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet- Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County- North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County- 251 PM MDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS AND DENVER/BOULDER METRO AREAS...FIRE WEATHER ZONES 216...239...and 240... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 216, 239 and 240. * Timing...Noon until 7 PM MDT this evening. * Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph until early evening. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent. * Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activities that may produce sparks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$