Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 18 at 3:36AM MDT until March 19 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 18, 2026 - 2:36am
Expires:
March 18, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238 and 242.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM this morning to
7 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from
Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. On
Thursday, northwest wind gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent both days.
* 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:
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County; Northeast Weld County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov