Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 4 at 11:41AM MST until March 5 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 10:41am
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 11:00pm
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 6 PM MST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 246 and 247.
* TIMING...From noon to 6 PM MST Thursday.
* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 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:
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County; Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov