Red Flag Warning March 31, 2023

Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
826 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

COZ239-301800-
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Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County-
826 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR BOULDER AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES BELOW 6000 FEET...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 239...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 239.

* Timing...Noon to 7 PM MDT Friday.

* Winds...West 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 17 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activities that may produce sparks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

For the mountains the Winter Weather Advisory continues through 6 pm with additional 3-9 inches of snow and strong wind gusts. For the Denver Metro Area and Palmer Divide, the Red Flag Warning begins at 11AM today for gusty winds and dry conditions.#cowx