Red Flag Warning Issued for Palmer Divide and Lincoln County Through Thursday Evening
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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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NWS Denver CO has issued a Red Flag Warning for Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties effective Thursday afternoon due to critical fire weather conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- East Central 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 East Central Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are imminent or occurring, replacing the previously issued Fire Weather Watch.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions and Fire Weather Zones:
- Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet (Zone 241)
- North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County (Zone 246)
- Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County (Zone 247)
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. The combination of environmental factors can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Prepare for conditions favorable for rapid fire spread.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: South winds between 10 to 20 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels will be dangerously low, ranging from 10 to 15 percent.
- Hazards: Strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures will create an environment where fires can spread quickly.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12:00 PM MST to 6:00 PM MST on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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