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 issued the warning, which is in effect until 6 p.m., as wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 miles per hour.
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.
The warning comes during a stretch of dry weather across eastern Colorado, where vegetation has dried out after a warm, windy fall.
Author's summary: Colorado faces fire danger due to high winds.