WWUS85 KBOU 032138 RFWBOU URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 238 PM MST Thu Mar 3 2022 COZ241-246-247-041200- /O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0001.220304T1800Z-220305T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0001.220304T1800Z-220305T0300Z/ 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- 238 PM MST Thu Mar 3 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN DOUGLAS, ELBERT, AND LINCOLN COUNTIES... 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 MST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 241, 246 and 247. * Timing... Friday, 11 AM to 8 PM MST. * Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop are likely to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning should be avoided, as well as any activities that may cause 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. && $$