...RED FLAG *WARNING* REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN
MOUNTAINS, HIGH MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, AND NORTHERN FRONT RANGE
FOOTHILLS. FIRE WEATHER ZONES 211-218...
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 211, 212, 213, 214, 215,
216, 217 and 218.
* Timing...12 PM through 8 PM Friday.
* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent.
* Impacts...Rapid growth of existing fires and new fire starts
will be possible due to the gusty winds and very low humidity.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.