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Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

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WWUS85 KBOU 142013
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
213 PM MDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER TODAY AND TOMORROW...

.Warm, dry, and windy weather will create critical fire weather
conditions across much of the Colorado eastern plains this
afternoon and again Monday afternoon. Conditions will be worst on
the plains south of Interstate 70 Monday afternoon where the
strongest winds and lower humidity are expected. From Denver
northward and in the mountains, it will be windy but humidities
will be higher or fuels are not as susceptible to ignition.

COZ241-245>247-249-150415-
/O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0006.240415T1800Z-240416T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0012.240415T1800Z-240416T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240415T0200Z/
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Washington County-
213 PM MDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE PALMER DIVIDE AND THE
PLAINS SOUTHEAST OF INTERSTATE 76...

 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT MONDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE PALMER DIVIDE AND MUCH OF
THE EASTERN PLAINS...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 8 PM MDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 241, 245, 246, 247 and 249.

* Timing...For today`s Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM this evening.
  For Monday`s Red Flag Warning, Noon to 8 PM Monday.

* Winds...Southeast winds today 10 to 20 with gusts to 30 mph. On
  Monday, south 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent today. On Monday, as
  low as 7 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
  Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
  spark and start a wildfire.

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.

&&

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/O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0006.240415T1800Z-240416T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0012.240415T1800Z-240416T0200Z/
Morgan County-Logan County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
213 PM MDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT MONDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHEAST PLAINS...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 8 PM MDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 244, 248, 250 and 251.

* Timing...Noon to 8 PM MDT Monday.

* Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
  Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark
  and start a wildfire.

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.

&&

$$