High Winds in Colorado Create Fire Danger
A Red Flag warning has been issued for most of the Eastern Plains and the Front Range in Colorado due to high winds and low humidity.
The National Weather Service issued the warning, which is in effect until 6 p.m., as wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 miles per hour and humidity levels remain critically low.
Strong wind gusts are expected to continue throughout the afternoon “with winds weakening after sunset,”
according to Russell Dannielson, a meteorologist with the NWS in Boulder. This warning comes during a stretch of dry weather across eastern Colorado, where vegetation has dried out after a warm, windy fall.
- Red Flag Warning issued for Eastern Plains and Front Range
- Wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour
- Low humidity levels
Author's summary: Colorado faces fire danger due to high winds.