Dry, windy conditions will create critical fire weather in the Denver area on Tuesday, with fire danger expected to peak across the Front Range and Eastern Plains mid-week, according to the National Weather Service.
A will be in effect for the Interstate 25 urban corridor — including parts of Larimer, Weld, Boulder, Jefferson, Broomfield, Douglas, Denver, Adams and Arapahoe counties — from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, according to the weather service.
Gusty winds will start in the Denver area around noon and spread into Larimer and Weld counties by mid- to late-afternoon, . Humidity values will be as low as 13%, and up to 30 mph wind gusts are expected.
“Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread,” . “Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.”
🔥Red Flag Warning Noon – 7 PM Today🔥
Gusty winds will first start in the Denver area by noon, eventually spreading into eastern Larimer and Weld Counties by mid to late afternoon. Humidity down to 13%. Avoid any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder)
Critical fire weather conditions will continue across Colorado’s Front Range and Eastern Plains through Saturday, . Fire danger will be elevated in the I-25 corridor on Tuesday, in the northeast plains on Wednesday and from the foothills to the plains between Thursday and Saturday, forecasters said.
“Winds will become strong and gusty across all of the plains this evening with the passage of a cold front,” weather service forecasters wrote in a hazardous weather outlook. “A few gusts as high as 50-60 mph and local blowing dust will be possible.”
Humidity values as low as 10%, gusty winds stronger than 25 mph and dry fuels will lead to critical and extremely critical fire weather between Thursday and Saturday, forecasters said.
🔥Critical fire weather conditions will occur this week, accelerating for the end of the week.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will see the most widespread critical conditions with strong gusty winds – peaking Thursday and Saturday. Avoid any outdoor burning this week.
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder)
While fire danger persists in lower elevations, Colorado’s mountains can expect , according to the weather service.
