Red Flag Warning Issued for Denver Metro and Northeast Colorado Plains Through Tuesday Afternoon

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent, driven by a combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures that contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in Colorado:

• Larimer County (below 6000 feet) and Northwest Weld County
• 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
• Northeast, Central, and South Weld County

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected zones should take immediate precautions to prevent fire starts:

• Avoid all outdoor burning.
• Refrain from any activity that may produce a spark, such as using machinery or equipment that could ignite dry vegetation.
• Prepare for the possibility of rapid fire spread if an ignition occurs.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: West winds are expected to range from 10 to 20 mph, with gusts typically reaching 30 mph. However, channels of stronger winds are possible, with gusts potentially reaching 45 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Humidity levels are forecast to drop as low as 10 percent.
• Impacts: These conditions are highly favorable for rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is in effect on Tuesday, February 24, from 10:00 AM MST until 5:00 PM MST.