Red Flag Warning Issued for Larimer, Weld, and Logan Counties Through Saturday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions. The alert, issued by NWS Denver CO, is in effect to address concerns over high winds and low relative humidity that could lead to extreme fire behavior.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions and Fire Weather Zones:

• Larimer County: Areas below 6000 feet
• Weld County: Northwest and Northeast regions
• Logan County
• Fire Weather Zones: 238, 242, and 248

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning areas should take immediate precautions to prevent wildfire ignition:

• Avoid all outdoor burning.
• Refrain from any activity that may produce a spark, such as using outdoor machinery or discarding cigarettes improperly.
• Be prepared for rapid fire spread if a fire starts. 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 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 9 percent.
• Impacts: Conditions will be highly favorable for the rapid spread of fire.

Timeline

The alert covers two distinct periods of concern:

• Current Alert: Remains in effect until 6:00 PM MST this evening, February 27.
• Saturday Alert: A second window is effective from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM MST on Saturday, February 28.