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Red Flag Warning 21, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued this red flag warning at May 8, 2022, 2:34 PM MDT for Elbert County, Lincoln County, Colorado. It took effect at May 9, 2022, 10:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 8, 2022, 2:34 PM MDT (20:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 9, 2022, 10:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- May 9, 2022, 7:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Counties Elbert County, CO, Lincoln County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 81 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 96 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1590 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 81 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 49 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 376 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
886 WWUS85 KBOU 082034 CCA RFWBOU URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 234 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022 ...EXTENDED PERIOD OF CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTH PARK...SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS...AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES... A warm, dry, and windy weather pattern will persist through much of this upcoming week. The strongest winds, lowest humidities, and most persistent critical fire weather conditions will occur from Park County eastward across the Palmer Divide area. This area will see dangerous fire weather conditions overnight tonight, with strong, gusty winds between 45 and 60 mph developing late tonight and continuing into Monday. Areas from Denver to the north and east will see less persistent strong winds, but potential for critical fire weather conditions this week. COZ246-247-090330- /O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0015.220509T1700Z-220510T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0021.220509T1600Z-220510T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-220509T0300Z/ North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County- Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County- 234 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LINCOLN AND EASTERN ELBERT COUNTIES... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 246 and 247. * Timing...Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT today. Red Flag conditions will develop again on Monday, with lower humidity. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph today. Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph Monday. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent today, and 8 to 10 percent on Monday. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. && $$ COZ214-216-241-090330- /O.COR.KBOU.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-220510T0300Z/ Central and Southeast Park County- Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet- Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet- 234 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK....THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS...AND PALMER DIVIDE AREA... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216 and 241. * Timing...Red Flag Warning in effect until 9 pm Monday, with the most significant conditions late tonight through Monday. * Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, with the strongest winds late tonight into Monday. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent today, and as low as 9 percent on Monday. Poor humidity recovery tonight to between 30 and 40 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly and would be difficult to control. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ239-240-243>245-249-090330- /O.EXT.KBOU.FW.A.0015.220509T1600Z-220510T0300Z/ 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- Central and South Weld County-Morgan County- Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-Washington County- 234 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MID EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DENVER METRO AREA AND ADJACENT NORTHEAST PLAINS... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 239, 240, 243, 244, 245 and 249. * Timing...From 10 am to 9 pm MDT on Monday. * Winds...West to northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts around 30 mph. * Relative Humidity...Minimum humidity 8 to 14 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
682 WWUS85 KBOU 090319 RFWBOU URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 919 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022 ...EXTENDED PERIOD OF CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTH PARK...SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS...AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES... A warm, dry, and windy weather pattern will persist through much of this upcoming week. The strongest winds, lowest humidities, and most persistent critical fire weather conditions will occur from Park County eastward across the Palmer Divide area. This area will see dangerous fire weather conditions overnight tonight, with strong, gusty winds between 45 and 60 mph developing late tonight and continuing into Monday. Areas from Denver to the north and east will see less persistent strong winds, but potential for critical fire weather conditions this week. COZ246-247-091230- /O.EXP.KBOU.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-220509T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0021.220509T1600Z-220510T0300Z/ North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County- Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County- 919 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LINCOLN AND EASTERN ELBERT COUNTIES... ...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LINCOLN AND EASTERN ELBERT COUNTIES... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 246 and 247. * Timing...Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT today. Red Flag conditions will develop again on Monday, with lower humidity. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. && $$ COZ214-216-241-091230- /O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-220510T0300Z/ Central and Southeast Park County- Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet- Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet- 919 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK....THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS...AND PALMER DIVIDE AREA... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216 and 241. * Timing...Red Flag Warning in effect until 9 pm Monday, with the most significant conditions late tonight through Monday. * Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly and would be difficult to control. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. && $$ COZ239-240-243>245-249-091230- /O.CON.KBOU.FW.A.0015.220509T1600Z-220510T0300Z/ Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County- North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County- Central and South Weld County-Morgan County- Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-Washington County- 919 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DENVER METRO AREA AND ADJACENT NORTHEAST PLAINS... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 239, 240, 243, 244, 245 and 249. * Timing...From 10 am to 9 pm MDT on Monday. * Winds...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$
867 WWUS85 KBOU 090959 RFWBOU URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 359 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022 COZ245-091800- /O.CAN.KBOU.FW.A.0015.220509T1600Z-220510T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0016.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties- 359 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN PORTIONS OF ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE COUNTIES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED TODAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DENVER METRO AREA AND ADJACENT NORTHEAST PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 245. * Timing...From 10 am to 9 pm MDT on Monday. * Winds...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. && $$ COZ243-244-249-091100- /O.CAN.KBOU.FW.A.0015.220509T1600Z-220510T0300Z/ Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-Washington County- 359 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DENVER METRO AREA AND ADJACENT NORTHEAST PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Denver has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch. $$ COZ240-091800- /O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0015.220509T1600Z-220510T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0016.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KBOU.FW.W.0020.220509T1700Z-220510T0100Z/ North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County- 359 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE DENVER AREA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE DENVER AREA... 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 this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 240. * Timing...From 10 am to 9 pm MDT on Monday. * Winds...Southeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. && $$ COZ239-091800- /O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0015.220509T1600Z-220510T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KBOU.FW.W.0020.220509T1700Z-220510T0100Z/ Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County- 359 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR BOULDER AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 239. * Timing...From 10 am to 9 pm MDT on Monday. * Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ214-216-241-091800- /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0016.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-220510T0300Z/ Central and Southeast Park County- Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet- Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet- 359 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK....THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS...AND PALMER DIVIDE AREA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK...THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS...AND PALMER DIVIDE AREA... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216 and 241. * Timing...Red Flag Warning in effect until 9 pm Monday, with the most significant conditions today. * Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly and would be difficult to control. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. && $$ COZ246-247-091800- /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0016.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0021.220509T1600Z-220510T0300Z/ North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County- Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County- 359 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LINCOLN AND EASTERN ELBERT COUNTIES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LINCOLN AND EASTERN ELBERT COUNTIES... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 246 and 247. * Timing...Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT today. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$
005 WWUS85 KBOU 091748 RFWBOU URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 1148 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...Red flag warning for today across the Palmer Divide, South Park, Denver metro area, and southern foothills for strong winds and low humidity... .A fire weather watch is in effect on Tuesday afternoon for much of the same areas in north central Colorado. A repeat of fire weather conditions is expected Tuesday in terms of winds and RH during the afternoon hours, but there continues to be some uncertainty in those conditions given a Denver Cyclone will be in place during the afternoon which could lead to weak winds and higher RH especialy along and west of I-25 across metro Denver. COZ240-100200- /O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-220510T0100Z/ /O.CON.KBOU.FW.A.0016.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County- 1148 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE DENVER AREA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE DENVER AREA... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 240. * Timing...From 10 am to 9 pm MDT on Monday. * Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. && $$ COZ214-216-241-100200- /O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-220510T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBOU.FW.A.0016.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ Central and Southeast Park County- Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet- Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet- 1148 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK....THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS...AND PALMER DIVIDE AREA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK...THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS...AND PALMER DIVIDE AREA... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216 and 241. * Timing...Red Flag Warning in effect until 9 pm Monday, with the most significant conditions today. * Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly and would be difficult to control. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ246-247-100200- /O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220510T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBOU.FW.A.0016.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County- Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County- 1148 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LINCOLN AND EASTERN ELBERT COUNTIES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LINCOLN AND EASTERN ELBERT COUNTIES... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 246 and 247. * Timing...Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT today. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. && $$ COZ239-100100- /O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-220510T0100Z/ Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County- 1148 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR BOULDER AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 239. * Timing...From 10 am to 9 pm MDT on Monday. * Winds...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ245-100200- /O.CON.KBOU.FW.A.0016.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties- 1148 AM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN PORTIONS OF ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE COUNTIES... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 245. * Timing...From 11 am to 9 pm MDT on Tuesday. * Winds...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 13 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. && $$
466 WWUS85 KBOU 092017 RFWBOU URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 217 PM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...Red flag warning for South Park and the Palmer Divide through 7 pm this evening and again from 11 am to 7 pm Tuesday. Fire Weather Watch in effect Wednesday for North Central and Northeast Colorado except the higher terrain. .Fire weather conditions will be critical across the Palmer Divide the rest of today and on Tuesday, and on Wednesday conditions will be even more widespread. Wind across the Palmer Divide the rest of today and Tuesday will be COZ240-100430- /O.CAN.KBOU.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-220510T0100Z/ /O.CAN.KBOU.FW.A.0016.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0017.220511T1500Z-220512T0300Z/ North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County- 217 PM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE DENVER AREA... ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE DENVER AREA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE DENVER AREA... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. The Red Flag Warning for the rest of today has been cancelled. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 240. * Timing...From 10 am to 9 pm MDT on Wednesday. * Winds...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ239-100430- /O.CAN.KBOU.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-220510T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0017.220511T1500Z-220512T0300Z/ Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County- 217 PM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR BOULDER AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES BELOW 6000 FEET AND BROOMFIELD... ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR BOULDER AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES BELOW 6000 FEET AND BROOMFIELD... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 239. * Timing...From 10 am to 9 pm MDT on Wednesday. * Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. && $$ COZ245-100430- /O.CAN.KBOU.FW.A.0016.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0017.220511T1500Z-220512T0300Z/ Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties- 217 PM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE COUNTIES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN PORTIONS OF ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE COUNTIES... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 245. * Timing...From 11 am to 9 pm MDT on Wednesday. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ214-216-241-100430- /O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0016.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0022.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0017.220511T1500Z-220512T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KBOU.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-220510T0100Z/ Central and Southeast Park County- Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet- Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet- 217 PM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK....THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS...AND PALMER DIVIDE AREA... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK....THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS...AND PALMER DIVIDE AREA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK....THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS...AND PALMER DIVIDE AREA... 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 9 PM MDT Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216 and 241. * Timing...Red Flag Warning in effect until 9 pm today. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly and would be difficult to control. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. && $$ COZ246-247-100430- /O.UPG.KBOU.FW.A.0016.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0022.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0017.220511T1500Z-220512T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KBOU.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220510T0100Z/ North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County- Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County- 217 PM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LINCOLN AND EASTERN ELBERT COUNTIES... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LINCOLN AND EASTERN ELBERT COUNTIES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LINCOLN AND EASTERN ELBERT COUNTIES... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 246 and 247. * Timing...Red Flag Warning in effect until 7 PM MDT today. * Winds...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ211-213-238-242>244-248>251-100430- /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0017.220511T1500Z-220512T0300Z/ Jackson County Below 9000 Feet- Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet- Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County- Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County- Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County- 217 PM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH AND MIDDLE PARK, THE FOOTHILLS, AND PLAINS The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 211, 213, 238, 242, 243, 244, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * Timing...Fire Weather Watch from 9 am to 9 pm Wednesday. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. && $$ Hanson
836 WWUS85 KBOU 100129 RFWBOU URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 729 PM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FADING THIS EVENING BUT WILL RETURN ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY... .Critical fire weather conditions will continue in Lincoln county through 9 PM this evening. On Tuesday dangerous conditions will return to South Park, and areas southwest through southeast of Denver. On Wednesday the hot, dry, and windy conditions will be even more widespread, affecting all of the plains and the foothills and mountain valleys as well. COZ246-247-100930- /O.EXP.KBOU.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220510T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0023.220510T0129Z-220510T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0022.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBOU.FW.A.0017.220511T1500Z-220512T0300Z/ North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County- Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County- 729 PM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 246 AND 247...EASTERN ELBERT AND LINCOLN COUNTIES... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 246 and 247. * Timing...Red Flag Warning in effect until 9 PM MDT today and again from 11 AM to 9 PM Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Wednesday. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph this evening. Similar winds from the south or southeast Tuesday and Wednesday. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. && $$ COZ214-216-241-100930- /O.EXP.KBOU.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-220510T0100Z/ /O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0022.220510T1700Z-220511T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBOU.FW.A.0017.220511T1500Z-220512T0300Z/ Central and Southeast Park County- Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet- Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet- 729 PM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE ZONES 214, 216, AND 241...SOUTH PARK, THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS, AND EASTERN DOUGLAS AND WESTERN ELBERT COUNTIES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216 and 241. * Timing...Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 AM until 9 PM Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Wednesday. * Winds...South to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly and would be difficult to control. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. 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. && $$ COZ211-213-238>240-242>245-248>251-100930- /O.CON.KBOU.FW.A.0017.220511T1500Z-220512T0300Z/ Jackson County Below 9000 Feet- Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet- Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County- Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County- North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-Northeast Weld County- Central and South Weld County-Morgan County- Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-Logan County- Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County- 729 PM MDT Mon May 9 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE ZONES 211, 213, 238 THROUGH 240, 242 THROUGH 245, AND 248 THROUGH 251...THE NORTHEAST PLAINS, NORTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS, AND NORTH AND MIDDLE PARKS... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 211, 213, 238, 239, 240, 242, 243, 244, 245, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * Timing...Fire Weather Watch from 9 am to 9 pm Wednesday. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly. Avoid burning or any outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ Gimmestad
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Everything else NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 9:27 PM MDT | Red Flag Warning | BOU | Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver and 6 more | 46 hr |
| May 8, 3:53 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | BOU | Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver and 9 more | 24 hr |
| May 8, 1:31 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | BOU | Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Park and 1 more | 22 hr |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.