WWUS85 KBOU 190901 RFWBOU URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 301 AM MDT Tue Oct 19 2021 COZ247-191715- /O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0015.211019T1800Z-211020T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0016.211019T1800Z-211020T0000Z/ Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County- 301 AM MDT Tue Oct 19 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHERN LINCOLN COUNTY...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 247... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM MDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 247. * Timing...Tuesday afternoon to early evening. * Winds...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 14 percent. * Impacts...Conditions will be conducive to the rapid spread of new fires. Probability of ignition will increase. Avoid any burning or outdoor activities that may cause sparks, and abide by established fire restrictions. 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. && $$