Red Flag Warning Issued for Logan County, Colorado Through Tuesday Afternoon
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Logan County effective Tuesday, citing high winds and low humidity that create critical fire weather conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Logan County, Colorado
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Logan County, Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for Logan County. The alert was issued due to a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity, which are expected to create critical fire weather conditions.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts Logan County, Colorado, including Fire Weather Zone 248.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area are urged to avoid outdoor burning and any activities that may produce a spark and ignite a wildfire. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. Residents should prepare for the possibility of extreme fire behavior.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: West winds between 15 to 25 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Humidity levels are forecast to drop as low as 13 percent.
- Impacts: These conditions will be highly favorable for the rapid spread of any fires that develop.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM MST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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