Weather Alerts-

Red Flag Warning

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

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Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Denver/Boulder - CO, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

North and Northeast Elbert County below 6000 ft/North Lincoln County

Description

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE URBAN CORRIDOR AND PLAINS... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE URBAN CORRIDOR AND PLAINS... AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251. TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. WINDS...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 35 to 60 mph, strongest west of I-25 mid to late afternoon. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 to 14%. 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.

High Wind Watch

From Sun 4:00 am until 6:00 pm MDT

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Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Denver/Boulder - CO, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Castle Rock, Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Byers, Limon, Southern Lincoln County, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg, and Holyoke

Description

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Castle Rock, Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Byers, Limon, Southern Lincoln County, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg, and Holyoke. WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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