Near-record heat, gusty winds and dry conditions will create critical fire weather Monday across Colorado, including mountain valleys and the Interstate 25 corridor, according to the National Weather Service.
Gusty winds up to 40 mph and single-digit humidity are forecast for Monday, according to red flag warnings issued by the weather service.
will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday for parts of Baca, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Crowley, Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Gilpin, Grand, Huerfano, Jackson, Jefferson, Kiowa, Larimer, Las Animas, Otero, Park, Prowers, Pueblo, Summit, Teller and Weld counties, .
🔥Red Flag Warning Today🔥
Continued warm and dry today with increasing west winds leading to critical fire weather conditions. Rapid fire spread possible with any new starts. Avoid any outdoor activity that can create a spark!
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder)
“Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread,” weather service forecasters wrote in the warnings. “Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.”
was canceled for Denver, but the city can still expect to see another day of near-record temperatures, forecasters said. A high of 81 degrees is forecast for the city, just short of Denver’s 82-degree daily record for March 30, .
This is a developing story and may be updated.
