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 levels.
The National Weather Service warning, in effect until 6 p.m., indicates that weather conditions are favorable for wildfires to ignite and spread quickly, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 miles per hour.
Russell Dannielson, a meteorologist with the NWS in Boulder, stated that strong wind gusts are expected to continue throughout the afternoon, weakening after sunset.
The warning comes during a dry weather stretch in eastern Colorado, where vegetation has dried out, creating ideal fuel for fast-moving fires.
- Red Flag Warning issued for Eastern Plains and Front Range
- Wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour
- Low humidity levels
Author's summary: High winds and low humidity create fire danger in Colorado.