Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 3 at 11:55AM MDT until August 4 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 10:55am
Expires:
August 4, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Denver CO has issued a Red Flag
Warning.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 211 and 213.
* TIMING...From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Between 13 to 17 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:
Be sure you are signed up for your local emergency alert system. You
can find this information at dhsem.colorado.gov/emergencyalert.
Follow all fire restrictions. Avoid activities that can cause sparks
and do not park hot vehicles on dry vegetation. One less spark, one
less wildfire.
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:
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet; Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov