Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 11:13PM MDT until April 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 10:13pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WASHINGTON
COUNTY...
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been
issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative
humidity is in effect from late Monday morning through Monday
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 249.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday.
For the Fire Weather Watch, from late Monday morning through
Monday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
spark and start a wildfire.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Washington County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov