Red Flag Warning Issued for Northeast Colorado Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 26, 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low humidity in northeast Colorado, effective from 1 PM to 7 PM MDT on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Colorado Plains
- Issued
- April 26, 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 Northeast Colorado Plains.
Red Flag Warning in Northeast Colorado
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Denver, CO. This alert is for wind and low relative humidity, effective from 1 PM to 7 PM MDT on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Northeast Weld County, Morgan County, Logan County, Washington County, Sedgwick County, and Phillips County in Colorado. These areas correspond to Fire Weather Zones 242, 244, 248, 249, 250, and 251.
What You Should Do
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. Prepare for critical fire weather conditions as they could lead to extreme fire behavior.
Expected Conditions
Winds will be northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Relative humidity will be as low as 9 percent, creating conditions favorable for rapid fire spread.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 1 PM MDT on April 18, 2026, until 7 PM MDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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