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 warning indicates that weather conditions are favorable for wildfires to ignite and spread quickly, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 miles per hour.
- Red Flag Warning in effect until 6 p.m.
- Strong wind gusts expected throughout the afternoon
- Winds weakening after sunset
According to Russell Dannielson, a meteorologist with the NWS in Boulder, this is the first Red Flag Warning issued this month.
The warning comes during a stretch of dry weather across eastern Colorado, where vegetation has dried out after a warm, windy fall, creating ideal fuel for fast-moving fires.
Author's summary: Colorado faces fire danger due to high winds.