Red Flag Warning Issued for Eastern Plains of Colorado Due to High Winds and Low Humidity

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions. The alert was issued by the NWS Denver CO office and is driven by a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in Colorado:

• Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet
• Morgan County
• 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
• Sedgwick County
• Phillips County

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised that conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. You should avoid all outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: West winds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 15 percent.
• Impacts: Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is specifically in effect from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.