Weather Alert Watch
Severe Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning for Central and Southeast Park County

Impacts: Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

COCentral and Southeast Park County

Official alert brief

AFFECTED AREA

Fire Weather Zone 214.

TIMING

Until 7 PM MDT this evening.

WINDS

Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

As low as 6 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.

Instructions

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.