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Red Flag Warning 6, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

March 3, 201817 counties in Colorado

NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued this red flag warning at Mar 3, 2018, 3:17 PM MST for 17 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Mar 4, 2018, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 8 hr. 36 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 3, 2018, 3:17 PM MST (22:17 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2018, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 4, 2018, 7:00 PM MST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

Counties Adams County, CO, Arapahoe County, CO, Boulder County, CO, Broomfield County, CO, Clear Creek County, CO, Denver County, CO, Douglas County, CO, Elbert County, CO, Gilpin County, CO, Jefferson County, CO, Larimer County, CO, Lincoln County, CO, Logan County, CO, Morgan County, CO, Park County, CO, Washington County, CO, Weld County, CO

The radar

The Denver radar (KFTG), 9 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 4, 11:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Sw Jefferson, COMESONET STATION CO110, 3 SW JEFFERSON.
Mar 4, 12:30 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Berthoud Pass, COAWOS STATION 0CO, BERTHOUD PASS.
Mar 4, 12:37 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 49Denver International Ai, COASOS STATION DEN, DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
Mar 4, 12:45 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5112 Ene Kiowa, COMESONET STATION AR864, 12 ENE KIOWA.
Mar 4, 1:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 511 Wnw Loveland Pass, COMESONET STATION CALVP, 1 WNW LOVELAND PASS.
Mar 4, 1:23 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 S Cheesman Reservoir, COMESONET STATION CHRC2, 1 S CHEESMAN RESERVOIR.
Mar 4, 1:33 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 571 Nw Glen Haven, COMESONET STATION E4490, 1 NW GLEN HAVEN.
Mar 4, 2:59 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 572 Sse Gold Hill, COMESONET STATION E4131, 2 SSE GOLD HILL.
Mar 4, 3:25 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 582 Ne White Ranch Open S, COMESONET STATION UP709, 2 NE WHITE RANCH OPEN S.
Mar 4, 4:02 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 53Virginia Dale, COMESONET STATION CO036, VIRGINIA DALE.
Mar 4, 4:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 552 W Keenesburg, COMESONET STATION CO038, 2 W KEENESBURG.
Mar 4, 4:35 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 564 E Buckeye, COMESONET STATION BEYC2, 4 E BUCKEYE.
Mar 4, 4:40 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 572 Sw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION CO109, 2 SW ROCKY FLATS.
Mar 4, 4:45 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 Ssw Boulder, CONCAR MESA LAB
Mar 4, 4:48 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Ssw Boulder, COMESONET STATION E9217, 2 SSW BOULDER.
Mar 4, 4:52 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 532 Ene Wiggins, COMESONET STATION CO039, 2 ENE WIGGINS.
Mar 4, 5:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 502 Nnw Longmont, COMESONET STATION E2670, 2 NNW LONGMONT.
Mar 4, 5:22 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Ssw Bennett, COMESONET STATION CO072, 1 SSW BENNETT.
Mar 4, 5:23 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 Ese Eldorado Springs, CONATIONAL WIND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Mar 4, 5:28 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Nw Glen Haven, COMESONET STATION E4490, 1 NW GLEN HAVEN.
Mar 4, 5:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 524 Wnw Woodlin School, COMESONET STATION CO046, 4 WNW WOODLIN SCHOOL.
Mar 4, 5:39 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 53Akron-Washington County, COASOS STATION AKO, AKRON-WASHINGTON COUNTY AIRPORT.
Mar 4, 5:41 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 511 Ese Strasburg, COMESONET STATION D9756, 1 ESE STRASBURG.
Mar 4, 5:52 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 54Superior, COMESONET STATION D7772, SUPERIOR.
Mar 4, 5:52 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 552 Nne Natural Fort Rest, COMESONET STATION CO041, 2 NNE NATURAL FORT REST.
Mar 4, 5:54 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 571 Sw Pleasant View, COMESONET STATION CO008, 1 SW PLEASANT VIEW.
Mar 4, 5:58 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 555 S Lyons, COMESONET STATION E8833, 5 S LYONS.
Mar 4, 6:02 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Pleasant View, COMESONET STATION D0967, PLEASANT VIEW.
Mar 4, 6:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 E Boulder, COAWOS STATION BDU, 1 E BOULDER.
Mar 4, 6:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 752 Sw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION CO109, 2 SW ROCKY FLATS.
Mar 4, 6:23 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 541 Sse Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION F1909, 1 SSE ROCKY FLATS.
Mar 4, 6:28 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Limon Municipal Airport, COASOS STATION LIC, LIMON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Mar 4, 6:30 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 702 Ssw Boulder, COMESONET STATION E9217, 2 SSW BOULDER.
Mar 4, 6:42 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 552 E Hoyt Beet Dump, COMESONET STATION CO040, 2 E HOYT BEET DUMP.
Mar 4, 6:42 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Briggsdale, COMESONET STATION CO043, BRIGGSDALE.
Mar 4, 6:51 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 E Gold Hill, COMESONET STATION E4338, 3 E GOLD HILL.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 12:00Z, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 119 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2018-03-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2018-03-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 102 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3621 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
102 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
23 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

670 
WWUS85 KBOU 032217
RFWBOU

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
317 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH MONDAY...

.Very low relative humidity, gusty winds and unseasonably warm
temperatures will combine with dry fuels to produce high fire
danger this afternoon over eastern Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln
Counties in east central Colorado. Warm, dry and very windy
conditions during the afternoon and early evening hours on Sunday
ahead of and behind a strong cold front will again produce 
critical wildfire conditions on the plains of northeast and east 
central Colorado.

Strong and gusty northwest winds and low relative humidity on
Monday may again produce high fire danger on the plains. As a
result, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for portions of the
northeast plains.

COZ241-246-247-040630-
/O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0003.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0005.180305T1700Z-180306T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180304T0100Z/
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
317 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST TODAY 
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN DOUGLAS, ELBERT 
AND LINCOLN COUNTIES... 

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST SUNDAY
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN DOUGLAS, ELBERT 
AND LINCOLN COUNTIES... 

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH 
MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN
DOUGLAS, ELBERT AND LINCOLN COUNTIES...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday. 

In addition, a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire
Weather Watch FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY is in effect 
from Monday morning through Monday afternoon. 

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 241...246 and 247.

* Timing...Until 6 PM MST today. Critical fire weather conditions
  expected again on Sunday afternoon and early evening. 

* Winds...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 5 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is not advised.


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. Any sort of outside burning
or activities that may produce a spark in dry grasses is strongly
discouraged.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ249-040630-
/O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0003.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0005.180305T1700Z-180306T0000Z/
Washington County-
317 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST SUNDAY FOR
STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WASHINGTON 
COUNTY...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH 
MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WASHINGTON
COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday. 

A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather 
Watch FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY is in effect from Monday 
morning through Monday afternoon. The Fire Weather Watch is no 
longer in effect.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 249.

* Timing...Sunday afternoon into the evening.

* Winds...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is not advised.

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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ245-040630-
/O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0003.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
317 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST SUNDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN PORTIONS OF ADAMS AND
ARAPAHOE COUNTIES...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning for STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, 
which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 245.

* Timing...Sunday afternoon into early evening.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is not advised.

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.

&&

$$

COZ240-243-244-040630-
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0004.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
317 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF
THE INTERSTATE 25 CORRIDOR INCLUDING THE DENVER METRO AREA AND 
WELD COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather
Watch FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in 
effect from Sunday morning through early Sunday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 240...243 and 244.

* Timing...from 11 AM MST to 7 PM MST Sunday.

* Winds...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 14 percent.

* Impacts...Gusty winds and low relative humidity during the
  afternoon may produce conditions favorable for fire starts and 
  rapid growth. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
may develop. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag 
Warnings.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
341 
WWUS85 KBOU 040113
RFWBOU

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
613 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH MONDAY...

.Warm, dry and very windy conditions during the afternoon and 
early evening hours on Sunday ahead of and behind a strong cold 
front will again produce critical wildfire conditions on the 
plains of northeast and east central Colorado. Southwest winds
ahead of the front will shift to the west/northwest and increase
with gusts to around 45 mph as the front sweeps across the plains
late in the afternoon. The shifting winds may produce erratic fire
behavior and growth of any existing fires. 

Strong and gusty northwest winds and low relative humidity on
Monday may again produce high fire danger on the plains. As a
result, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for portions of the
northeast plains.

COZ241-246-247-040915-
/O.EXP.KBOU.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180304T0100Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.A.0005.180305T1700Z-180306T0000Z/
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
613 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST
SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN DOUGLAS,
ELBERT AND LINCOLN COUNTIES...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
EASTERN DOUGLAS, ELBERT AND LINCOLN COUNTIES...
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY HAS EXPIRED FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE 
HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN DOUGLAS, ELBERT AND LINCOLN COUNTIES...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 241...246 and 247.

* Timing...Critical fire weather conditions expected again on 
  Sunday afternoon and early evening.

* Winds...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45
  mph, shifting to the west/northwest late in the afternoon.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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. Any sort of outside burning
or activities that may produce a spark in dry grasses is strongly
discouraged.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ249-040915-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.A.0005.180305T1700Z-180306T0000Z/
Washington County-
613 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST
SUNDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
WASHINGTON COUNTY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
WASHINGTON COUNTY...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 249.

* Timing...Sunday afternoon into the evening.

* Winds...West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, strongest
  behind a dry cold front late Sunday afternoon, and during the
  day Monday.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ245-040915-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
613 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST
SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN PORTIONS OF
ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE COUNTIES...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 245.

* Timing...Sunday afternoon into early evening.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph shifting to the west 20 to 35 mph
  with gusts up to 45 mph late Sunday afternoon.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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.

&&

$$

COZ240-243-244-040915-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.A.0004.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
613 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY MORNING 
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR 
PORTIONS OF THE INTERSTATE 25 CORRIDOR INCLUDING THE DENVER METRO 
AREA AND WELD COUNTY...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 240...243 and 244.

* Timing...from 11 AM MST to 7 PM MST Sunday.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph shifting to the west 20 to 30 mph
  with gusts around 45 mph Sunday afternoon. 

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent.

* Impacts...Gusty, shifting winds and low relative humidity 
  during the afternoon may produce conditions favorable for fire 
  starts and rapid growth.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
may develop. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.

&&

$$
319 
WWUS85 KBOU 040318
RFWBOU

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
818 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH MONDAY...

.Warm, dry and very windy conditions during the afternoon and
early evening hours on Sunday ahead of and behind a strong cold
front will again produce critical wildfire conditions. The
critical conditions will encompass most of the plains as well as
the southern foothills so the Red Flag Warning has been expanded. 
Southwest winds ahead of the front will shift to the 
west/northwest and increase with gusts to around 45 mph as the 
front sweeps across the plains late in the afternoon. The shifting
winds may produce erratic fire behavior and growth of any 
existing fires.

Strong and gusty northwest winds and low relative humidity on
Monday may again produce high fire danger on the plains on 
Monday. As a result, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for 
portions of the northeast plains.

COZ240-243-244-041130-
/O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0004.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
818 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST SUNDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DENVER METRO THROUGH GREELEY
AND FORT MORGAN...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 240...243 and 244.

* Timing...from 11 AM MST to 7 PM MST Sunday.

* Winds...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts increasing to 35
  mph shifting to the west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  late in the afternoon.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent.

* Impacts...Gusty, shifting winds and low relative humidity during
  the afternoon will produce conditions favorable for fire starts
  and rapid growth.

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.

&&

$$

COZ216-238-239-242-248-041130-
/O.EXA.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-Northeast Weld County-Logan County-
818 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST SUNDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE
FOOTHILLS AND ADJACENT PLAINS EAST AND NORTHEAST THROUGH BOULDER
AND FORT COLLINS...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 216...238...239...242 and 
  248.

* Timing...Sunday afternoon into early evening.

* Winds...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts increasing to 35
  mph shifting to the west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  late in the afternoon.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 13 percent.

* Impacts...Gusty, shifting winds and low relative humidity during
  the afternoon will produce conditions favorable for fire starts
  and rapid growth.

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.

&&

$$

COZ241-246-247-249-041130-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.A.0005.180305T1700Z-180306T0000Z/
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Washington County-
818 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST
SUNDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
WASHINGTON COUNTY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
WASHINGTON COUNTY...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 241...246...247 and 249.

* Timing...Sunday afternoon into the evening. Fire danger may
  increase again for Monday with strong winds. 

* Winds...On Sunday...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
  increasing to 35 mph shifting to the west 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph late in the afternoon. On Monday, northwest
  winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 

* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent on Sunday, and down to
  13 percent on Monday.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ245-041130-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
818 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST
SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN PORTIONS OF
ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE COUNTIES...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 245.

* Timing...Sunday afternoon into early evening.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph late in
  the afternoon.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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.

&&

$$
354 
WWUS85 KBOU 041056
RFWBOU

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
356 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH MONDAY...

.Warm, dry and very windy conditions during the afternoon and
early evening hours today ahead of and behind a strong cold front
will again produce critical wildfire conditions. The critical 
conditions will encompass most of the plains as well as the 
southern foothills so the Red Flag Warning has been expanded. 
Southwest winds ahead of the front will shift to the 
west/northwest and increase with gusts to around 45 mph as the 
front sweeps across the plains late in the afternoon. The shifting
winds may produce erratic fire behavior and growth of any 
existing fires.

Strong and gusty northwest winds and low relative humidity on
Monday may again produce high fire danger on the plains on
Monday. As a result, a Fire Weather Watch has been expanded to
include all of northeast Colorado.

COZ241-246-247-249-041900-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.A.0005.180305T1700Z-180306T0000Z/
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Washington County-
356 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND VERY LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
WASHINGTON COUNTY...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 241...246...247 and 249.

* Timing...This afternoon into the evening. Fire danger may 
  increase again for Monday with strong winds.

* Winds...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts increasing to 35
  mph shifting to the west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  late in the afternoon. On Monday Northwest 25 to 40 mph with
  gusts from 50 to 60 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent this afternoon. 10
  percent to 15 percent Monday afternoon.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ245-041900-
/O.EXA.KBOU.FW.A.0005.180305T1700Z-180306T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
356 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
EASTERN PORTIONS OF ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE COUNTIES...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN 
PORTIONS OF ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE COUNTIES...


The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather
Watch FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect from
Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 245.

* Timing...This afternoon into the evening. Fire danger may 
  increase again for Monday with strong winds.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph late in
  the afternoon. On Monday West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent this afternoon. 10 to 15
  percent Monday afternoon.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ238>240-242>244-248-041900-
/O.EXA.KBOU.FW.A.0005.180305T1700Z-180306T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-Northeast Weld County-
Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-Logan County-
356 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS AND ADJACENT PLAINS EAST AND
NORTHEAST THROUGH BOULDER AND FORT COLLINS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FROM DENVER
NORTH TO THE WYOMING AND EASTWARD...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather
Watch FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect from
Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 238...239...240...242... 
  243...244 and 248.

* Timing...This afternoon into the evening. Fire danger may 
  increase again for Monday with strong winds.

* Winds...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts increasing to 35
  mph shifting to the west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  late in the afternoon. On Monday Northwest 25 to 40 mph with
  gusts from 50 to 60 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent this afternoon. 10 to 
  15 percent Monday afternoon.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ216-041900-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
356 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS AND ADJACENT PLAINS EAST AND
NORTHEAST THROUGH BOULDER AND FORT COLLINS...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 216.

* Timing...This afternoon into early evening.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.

* Impacts...Gusty, shifting winds and low relative humidity 
  during the afternoon will produce conditions favorable for 
  fire starts and rapid growth.

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.

&&

$$

COZ250-251-041900-
/O.EXA.KBOU.FW.A.0005.180305T1700Z-180306T0000Z/
Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
356 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PHILLIPS 
AND SEDGWICK COUNTIES OF NORTHEAST COLORADO...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather
Watch FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect from
Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 250 and 251.

* Timing...Sunday afternoon into the evening. 

* Winds...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$
490 
WWUS85 KBOU 041649
RFWBOU

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
949 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH MONDAY...
.Warm, dry and very windy conditions during the afternoon and
early evening hours today ahead of and behind a strong cold front
will again produce critical wildfire conditions. A cold front will
drop temperatures but increase the northwest winds on Monday,
leading to another day of critical fire weather conditions.

Today southwest winds ahead of the front will shift to the 
west/northwest and increase with gusts to around 45 mph as the 
front sweeps across the plains late in the afternoon. The shifting
winds may produce erratic fire behavior and growth of any 
existing fires.

On Monday despite cooler temperatures, very strong and gusty 
northwest winds combined with low relative humidity will again 
produce high fire danger on the plains. The strongest winds should
occur across the northeast quarter of Colorado, generally east of
a Greeley to Limon line. Winds all across the Plains will be
strong enough to meet red flag criteria and as a result, a red 
flag warning has been issued for the plains of northeast Colorado.

COZ239-240-050100-
/O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0005.180305T1700Z-180306T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0007.180305T1700Z-180306T0100Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
949 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 239 AND 240... 

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST MONDAY FOR 
VERY STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 239 AND 240...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 238...239...240...242... 
  243...244 and 248. 

* Timing...This afternoon into the evening and again Monday
  afternoon and evening.

* Winds...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts increasing to
  35 mph shifting to the west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 
  mph late in the afternoon. On Monday Northwest 25 to 40 mph 
  with gusts from 50 to 60 mph. 

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent this afternoon. 10 
  to 15 percent Monday afternoon. 

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ241-247-050100-
/O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0005.180305T1700Z-180306T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0007.180305T1700Z-180306T0100Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
949 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 241 AND 247...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST MONDAY FOR
VERY STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 241 AND 247...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Timing...This afternoon into the evening and again Monday
  afternoon and evening.

* Winds...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts increasing to
  35 mph shifting to the west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 
  mph late in the afternoon. On Monday Northwest 25 to 40 mph 
  with gusts from 50 to 60 mph. 

* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent this afternoon. 10 
  percent to 15 percent Monday afternoon.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ238-242>244-248-050100-
/O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0005.180305T1700Z-180306T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0007.180305T1700Z-180306T0100Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Logan County-
949 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 238, 242, 243, 244, AND 248... 

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST MONDAY FOR 
VERY STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 238, 242, 243, 244, AND 248...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 238...239...240...242... 
  243...244 and 248. 

* Timing...This afternoon into the evening and again Monday
  afternoon and evening.

* Winds...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts increasing to 35
  mph shifting to the west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  late in the afternoon. On Monday Northwest 30 to 45 mph with
  gusts from 55 to 65 mph. 

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent this afternoon. 10 
  to 15 percent Monday afternoon. 

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ245-246-249-050100-
/O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0005.180305T1700Z-180306T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0007.180305T1700Z-180306T0100Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-Washington County-
949 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 245, 246, AND 249... 

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST MONDAY FOR 
VERY STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 245, 246, AND 249...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Timing...This afternoon into the evening and again Monday
  afternoon and evening.

* Winds...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts increasing to
  35 mph shifting to the west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 
  mph late in the afternoon. On Monday Northwest 25 to 40 mph 
  with gusts from 50 to 60 mph. 

* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent this afternoon. 10 
  percent to 15 percent Monday afternoon.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ250-251-050100-
/O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0005.180305T1700Z-180306T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0007.180305T1700Z-180306T0100Z/
Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
949 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST MONDAY FOR
VERY STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 250 AND 251...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 250 and 251.

* Timing...Monday afternoon into the evening.

* Winds...Northwest 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts 
  and rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ216-050100-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
949 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR SRONG GUSTY WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONE 216...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 216.

* Timing...This afternoon into early evening.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.

* Impacts...Gusty, shifting winds and low relative humidity 
  during the afternoon will produce conditions favorable for 
  fire starts and rapid growth.

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.

&&

$$
745 
WWUS85 KBOU 050100
RFWBOU

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
600 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH MONDAY...

.A cold front will continue to push southeast across the plains
early this evening with wind shifting to the northwest but
remaining gusty up to 45 mph. Humidities have improved
significantly as colder temperatures were arriving behind the
front, so today's Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at
7 PM.

On Monday, despite cooler temperatures, very strong and gusty
northwest winds combined with low relative humidity will again
produce very high if not extreme fire danger on the plains. The 
strongest winds should occur across the northeast quarter of 
Colorado, generally east of a Greeley to Limon line where gusts
will push to near 60 mph. Winds across all of the Plains will be 
strong enough to meet red flag criteria and as a result, a Red 
Flag Warning has been issued for the plains of Colorado.

COZ239-240-050900-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0007.180305T1700Z-180306T0100Z/
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
600 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DENVER AND BOULDER METRO
AREA...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST 
MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DENVER AND BOULDER
METRO AREA...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 239 and 240.

* Timing...Early this evening, and again late Monday morning
  through the afternoon.

* Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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.

&&

$$

COZ241-247-050900-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0007.180305T1700Z-180306T0100Z/
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
600 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE PALMER DIVIDE AREA...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST 
MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE PALMER DIVIDE 
AREA......

* Timing...Early this evening, and again late Monday morning
  through the afternoon.

* Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidity...10 to 15 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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.

&&

$$

COZ238-242>244-248-050900-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0007.180305T1700Z-180306T0100Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Logan County-
600 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF THE NORTHEAST PLAINS
OF COLORADO...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST 
MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF THE NORTHEAST
PLAINS OF COLORADO...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 238...242...243...244 and 
  248.

* Timing...Early this evening, and again late Monday morning
  through the afternoon.

* Winds...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 13 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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.

&&

$$

COZ245-246-249-050900-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0007.180305T1700Z-180306T0100Z/
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-Washington County-
600 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF THE NORTHEAST PLAINS
OF COLORADO...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST 
MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF THE NORTHEAST
PLAINS OF COLORADO...

* Timing...Early this evening, and then again late Monday morning
  through Monday afternoon. 

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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.

&&

$$

COZ216-050200-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180305T0200Z/
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
600 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE
FOOTHILLS...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 216.

* Timing...Ending early this evening.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Relative Humidity...Improving to around 30 percent.

* Impacts...Gusty, shifting winds and low relative humidity will 
  produce conditions favorable for fire starts and rapid growth.

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.

&&

$$

COZ250-251-050900-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0007.180305T1700Z-180306T0100Z/
Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
600 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST
MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF THE NORTHEAST
PLAINS OF COLORADO....

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 250 and 251.

* Timing...Late Monday morning through the afternoon. 

* Winds...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 18 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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.

&&

$$
544 
WWUS85 KBOU 050209
RFWBOU

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
709 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH MONDAY...

.Humidities have improved significantly as colder temperatures 
were arriving behind the front, so today's Red Flag Warning has
been allowed to expire. However, it will still be windy overnight
so any existing burns will need to be monitored closely. 

On Monday, despite cooler temperatures, very strong and gusty
northwest winds combined with low relative humidity will again
produce very high if not extreme fire danger on the plains. The
strongest winds should occur across the northeast quarter of
Colorado, generally east of a Greeley to Limon line where gusts
will push to near 60 mph. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect  
for all of the plains of Colorado.

COZ239>241-247-051015-
/O.EXP.KBOU.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0007.180305T1700Z-180306T0100Z/
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
709 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST
MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE I-25 CORRIDOR
INTO THE PALMER DIVIDE...
...TODAY'S RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 239...240...241 and 247.

* Timing...Late Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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.

&&

$$

COZ238-242>246-248-249-051015-
/O.EXP.KBOU.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0007.180305T1700Z-180306T0100Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-Logan County-Washington County-
709 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST
MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHEAST PLAINS
OF COLORADO...
...TODAY'S RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
 
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 238...242...243...244... 
  245...246...248 and 249.

* Timing...Late Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* Winds...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Relative Humidity...10 to 15 percent. 

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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.

&&

$$

COZ216-050315-
/O.EXP.KBOU.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180305T0200Z/
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
709 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS...

It will be windy overnight with only moderate humidity recovery.
Winds will continue to be gusty through Monday, but humidities
will be above Red Flag criteria. 

$$

COZ250-251-051015-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0007.180305T1700Z-180306T0100Z/
Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
709 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST
MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHEAST PLAINS
OF COLORADO...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 250 and 251.

* Timing...Late Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* Winds...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 18 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for new fire starts and 
  rapid growth of fires. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this red flag warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Denver/Boulder, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this red flag warning went out at Mar 3, 3:10 PM MST, 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 3, 3:10 PM MST, 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
310 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Sunday)
Issued at 245 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

A potent Pacific storm system packing a strong jet is forecast
to translate eastward over the forecast area on Sunday. Prior to
their passage, a warm and dry southwest flow will keep temps well
above average and RH values on the low side on Sunday. Lowest RHs
and strongest s-swly sfc winds expected over the Palmer Divide
and across the adjacent plains, i.e., Washington County, and
eastern portions of the Adams and Arapahoe Counties beginning late
morning through early eve. Potential gusts in the 25-40 mph range,
min RHs in the 4-10 pct range, and temps in the mid to upper 60s,
will combine to produce high to extreme wildfire behavior
conditions in this area. Areas of blowing dust also a good bet in
open areas on the plains. Therefore, the fire wx watch presently
in effect for zones 41..45..46..47 and 49 will be updated to a Red
Flag Warning for the period 18z/Sun to 02z/Mon. Meanwhile, the
current Red Flag warning for the Palmer Divide and east central
Colorado will be allowed to continue until 01z/Sun. Another
weather maker to contend with tomorrow will be the strong, mainly
dry cold front which models show slipping south out of sern WY
mid-afternoon Sunday. Gusty and erratic winds along this
boundary, and the gusty westerly gradient winds ahead of the
front will further contribute to the elevated fire danger on the
plains tomorrow afternoon. May also see near critical fireweather
conditions tomorrow afternoon in Weld County and the Denver metro
area. For now, wind speeds and RHs in this area appear only
marginal.

In the high country, should see a jet generated band of light to
moderate snowfall move over the Park and rabbit ears ranges by
around midday tomorrow, where we could see 2-5 inches of snow
accumulate by evening. Heavier snowfall rates expected after
21z/Sun once cold air advection kicks in. Mtn ranges to the east-
southeast expected to see snow developing by mid-afternoon, but
snow chances look best beyond 00Z/Mon. In addition to the snow,
strong west-northwest winds of 30-40kts expected to produce
blowing snow in areas mainly above 10000 ft. For the reasons
mentioned above, a winter weather advisory will go in effect for
mtn zone 31 at 18z/Sun, and for mtn zones 33 and 34 a few hours
later.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Saturday)
Issued at 245 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

Sunday night and Monday, strong wind the main concern
in this period.  The models continue to show strong cold air
advection with strong downward QG following the passage of the
trough axis Sunday night.  The subsidence will be strongest around
12z Monday. In the mountains, best accumulating snowfall will be in
zones 31 and 33 Sunday night when the strongest cold air advection,
deepest moisture and strong orographics will be.  Snow will be less
of an issue in zone 34, but strong winds will make up for that
especially along and east of the Continental Divide.  As far as
Winter Weather Advisory is concerned, more emphasis on snow for
zones 31 and 33, with more emphasis on wind and blowing snow in 34.
NAM12 spatial cross-sections show a brief mountain wave profile 09-
12z on Monday, then its all bora the rest of the way. Not sure high
wind criteria will be met in the mountains and foothills so no watch
there. Localized gusts to 70 mph however may occur late Sunday
night. Good mixing, a strong mid level cold air advection and
subsidence, along with a tight surface pressure gradient, will
increase the high wind threat over the northeast plains with gusts
to 60 mph on Monday. Main concern will be the I-76 corridor east of
Fort Morgan. A High Wind Watch may be needed there. Elevated fire
danger as well, in spite of cooler temperatures and higher relative
humidities. Strong winds and dry fuels will likely overcompensate,
reference the fire weather discussion below.

Monday night into Tuesday, a strong northwesterly flow will remain
in place.  Snowfall will be diminishing in the high country however
by midday Tuesday, with scattered snow showers confined to the
higher west and northwest facing slopes until that time. Windy but
not as strong over the rest the cwa with continued cooler
temperatures.  For the rest of the period, an upper level ridge will
build over the Great Basin/Rocky Mountain Region, with a dry
northwesterly flow in place Wednesday through Friday, then more of a
westerly flow aloft by the weekend.  Dry and warmer through the
period. Windy in the mountains and breezy at times across the
plains.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday afternoon)
Issued at 245 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

Gusty and highly variable winds within the Denver metro area as
of 21z still expected to turn south-southwest by early the
evening. Gusts of 18-24 kts possible at KDEN and KAPA rest of this
afternoon. For KBJC, N-NELY winds of 5-12 kts. Tonight, drainage
winds 5-14 kts with the stronger winds on the east side of the
metro area. On Sunday...s-swly winds of 5-15kts early to mid-
morning are expected to quickly ramp up to 15-25 kts by late
morning or early afternoon, with possible gusts to 35 kts. Around
mid-afternoon, winds in the metro area should turn more westerly
ahead of a strong but dry cold front progged to drop south
through the metro area between 21z-23z. Could see similar speeds
with this pre-frontal westerly wind. After frontal passage, look
for winds to go northwesterly at 20-30 kts. Not expecting any
precip with this front and CIGS/VSBYs will remain VFR.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 245 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

Red Flag Warning for the Palmer Divide and east central plains
across Lincoln County still in effect until 6 PM MST today, for
gusty southerly winds and low relative humidity. On Sunday...south-
southwest winds should be even stronger on the plains and minimum
relative humidities just as low today. Therefore a Red Flag
Warning has been issued for a larger portions of northeast
Colorado, including the Palmer Divide. While a Fire Weather Watch
has been issued for portions of the I-25 corridor including the
Denver metro area.

The fire danger will remain elevated on Monday across
the northeast plains due to the strong wind, in spite of cooler
temperatures and higher relative humidities. Consequently, a Fire
Weather Watch has been issued for portions for the Palmer Divide
area for Monday as well.

&&

.BOU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Watch from Monday morning through Monday afternoon for
COZ048>051.

Winter Weather Advisory from 3 PM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday for
COZ033-034.

Winter Weather Advisory from noon Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday for
COZ031.

Fire Weather Watch from Sunday morning through Sunday evening
for COZ240-243-244.

Red Flag Warning until 6 PM MST this evening for COZ241-246-247.

Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday for COZ241-
245>247-249.

Fire Weather Watch from Monday morning through Monday afternoon
for COZ241-246-247-249.

&&

SHORT TERM...Baker
LONG TERM...Cooper
AVIATION...Baker
FIRE WEATHER...Baker
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 3, 11:18 AM MST, 3 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1118 AM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

COZ030>051-041830-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
1118 AM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THE
WEEKEND...

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

The rangeland fire danger will be high this afternoon over the
Palmer Divide and east central plains of Colorado. South to
southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, unseasonably warm temperatures in
the upper 60s to lower 70s, and relative humidities in the single
digits will potentially create critical fire behavior. In the
high country, southwest winds of 15 to 30 mph will be common
through this evening. The higher ridges and passes could see gusts
in the 40 to 50 mph range.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Critical fire weather conditions are possible on Sunday, and even
on Monday, especially over the Palmer ridge and Lincoln county.
The plains will be warm, windy and dry Sunday. Much cooler on
Monday but continued dry and very windy.

Snow will develop in the mountains Sunday morning and continue
through Monday night. The best period for accumulation will be
Sunday afternoon through Sunday night. Dry weather is expected for
the plains Tuesday through Friday. In the mountains, there will be
a slight chance of snow on Tuesday then dry the rest of the week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

Baker/RJK

The office that day

Everything else NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 2, 6:04 PM MSTFire Weather WatchBOUAdams, Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, Lincoln, Washington21 hr
Mar 3, 2:22 PM MSTHigh Wind WatchBOULogan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld15 hr
Mar 3, 3:03 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOUBoulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Jefferson and 3 more41 hr
Mar 3, 3:17 PM MSTFire Weather WatchBOUAdams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Morgan and 1 more5 hr
Mar 3, 3:17 PM MSTFire Weather WatchBOUAdams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and 10 more19 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.