Red Flag Warning for Lower Colorado River
Impacts: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
COLower Colorado River
Official alert brief
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet.
TIMING
Until 8 PM MDT this evening.
WINDS
Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
6 to 11 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.