Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 17 at 2:16AM MDT until March 18 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 1:16am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. A Fire Weather
Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and
low relative humidity is in effect from Wednesday afternoon
through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 243.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM this morning to
8 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the
Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday
evening northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. On Wednesday, 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.
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:
Central and South Weld County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov