Red Flag Warning Issued for Larimer and Boulder Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 30, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NOAA has issued a Red Flag Warning for Larimer and Boulder Counties between 6000 and 9000 feet, citing strong winds and low humidity that could lead to rapid fire spread until midnight MDT.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Front Range Foothills, Colorado
- Issued
- April 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Denver CO
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Front Range Foothills, Colorado.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by NWS Denver CO. This alert is for critical fire weather conditions and is effective from 8:44 PM MDT on April 22, 2026, until midnight MDT on April 23, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Larimer and Boulder Counties between 6000 and 9000 feet, specifically Fire Weather Zone 215 in the Northern Front Range Foothills.
What You Should Do
Residents should avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. Prepare for the potential for extreme fire behavior due to the conditions.
Expected Conditions
Winds are expected from the west at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Relative humidity will be as low as 11 percent, creating conditions favorable for rapid fire spread.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting at 8:44 PM MDT on April 22, 2026, and will expire at 12:00 AM MDT on April 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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