High Winds in Colorado Create Fire Danger
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.
The National Weather Service issued the warning, which is in effect until 6 p.m., as wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 miles per hour and humidity levels remain critically low.
The weather conditions are extremely favorable for wildfires to ignite and spread quickly.
- Strong wind gusts are expected to continue throughout the afternoon.
- Winds are expected to weaken after sunset, according to Russell Dannielson, a meteorologist with the NWS in Boulder.
This is the first Red Flag Warning issued this month, during a stretch of dry weather across eastern Colorado, where vegetation has dried out after a warm, windy fall.
Author's summary: High winds and low humidity pose fire danger in Colorado.