Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 12:57PM MDT until June 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
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 Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 240, 241, 242, 243, 244,
245, 248, 250 and 251.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM
MDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 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.
Area Description:
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County; Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; Northeast Weld County; Central and South Weld County; Morgan County; Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties; Logan County; Sedgwick County; Phillips County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov