Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 4 at 12:20PM MDT until August 5 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 4, 2026 - 11:20am
Expires:
August 4, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Denver CO has issued a Red Flag
Warning in effect from noon to 7 PM MDT Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 211 and 213.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 7 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 7 PM MDT
Wednesday.
* WINDS...For the first Red Flag Warning, west 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph. For the second Red Flag Warning, west 10 to 20
mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the first Red Flag Warning, between 11 to
17 percent. For the second Red Flag Warning, between 7 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:
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