High Winds and Fire Danger in Colorado
A Red Flag warning has been issued for most of the Eastern Plains and the Front Range in Colorado due to high winds and low humidity levels.
The National Weather Service has warned that wind gusts may reach up to 60 miles per hour, creating extremely favorable conditions for wildfires to ignite and spread quickly.
- Red Flag Warning in effect until 6 p.m.
- Strong wind gusts expected throughout the afternoon
- Winds weakening after sunset
Russell Dannielson, a meteorologist with the NWS in Boulder, noted that the warning comes during a stretch of dry weather across eastern Colorado, where vegetation has dried out after a warm, windy fall.
This is the first Red Flag Warning issued this month, highlighting the increased risk of fast-moving fires in the region.
Author's summary: High winds and low humidity pose fire danger in Colorado.