Red Flag Warning for Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area
Impacts: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
COSouthwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area
Official alert brief
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 9000 feet.
TIMING
From 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Monday.
WINDS
Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
5 to 10 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.