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High Severity Alert

High Wind Warning

Until Thu 7:00 pm MDT

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Issued By

Denver/Boulder - CO, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Western Fort Collins, Wellington, Briggsdale, and Sterling

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph expected north of Wellington, and gusts to around 60 mph across northern Weld and Logan Counties. WHERE...Western Fort Collins, Wellington, Briggsdale, and Sterling. WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, and scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. This includes I-25 north of Fort Collins to the Wyoming border. Strong winds may lead to rapid growth of any new fires. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility to less than a quarter mile for brief periods. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until winds subside Friday afternoon. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Low Severity Alert

Red Flag Warning

Until Thu 9:00 pm MDT

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Issued By

Denver/Boulder - CO, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Larimer County below 6000 ft/Northwest Weld County

Description

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE URBAN CORRIDOR AND PLAINS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE URBAN CORRIDOR AND MAJORITY OF THE PLAINS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE URBAN CORRIDOR AND MAJORITY OF THE PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248 and 249. TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Friday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. WINDS...On Thursday, west 30 to 60 mph with gusts up to 90 mph, strongest winds near the Cheyenne Ridge. On Friday, west winds 25 to 35 with gusts around 35 to 50 mph. On Saturday, west winds 25 to 35 with gusts around 40 to 60 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Low Severity Alert

Red Flag Warning

From Fri 11:00 am until 8:00 pm MDT

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Issued By

Denver/Boulder - CO, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Larimer County below 6000 ft/Northwest Weld County

Description

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE URBAN CORRIDOR AND PLAINS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE URBAN CORRIDOR AND MAJORITY OF THE PLAINS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE URBAN CORRIDOR AND MAJORITY OF THE PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248 and 249. TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Friday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. WINDS...On Thursday, west 30 to 60 mph with gusts up to 90 mph, strongest winds near the Cheyenne Ridge. On Friday, west winds 25 to 35 with gusts around 35 to 50 mph. On Saturday, west winds 25 to 35 with gusts around 40 to 60 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Low Severity Alert

Fire Weather Watch

From Sat 11:00 am until 9:00 pm MDT

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Issued By

Denver/Boulder - CO, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Larimer County below 6000 ft/Northwest Weld County

Description

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE URBAN CORRIDOR AND PLAINS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE URBAN CORRIDOR AND MAJORITY OF THE PLAINS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE URBAN CORRIDOR AND MAJORITY OF THE PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248 and 249. TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Friday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. WINDS...On Thursday, west 30 to 60 mph with gusts up to 90 mph, strongest winds near the Cheyenne Ridge. On Friday, west winds 25 to 35 with gusts around 35 to 50 mph. On Saturday, west winds 25 to 35 with gusts around 40 to 60 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
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