High Winds Create Fire Danger in Colorado
A Red Flag warning has been issued for most of the Eastern Plains and the Front Range in Colorado due to high winds and low humidity.
The National Weather Service warns of extremely favorable conditions for wildfires to ignite and spread quickly, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 miles per hour.
According to Russell Dannielson, a meteorologist with the NWS in Boulder, strong wind gusts are expected to continue throughout the afternoon, with winds weakening after sunset.
- Red Flag Warning in effect until 6 p.m.
- First Red Flag Warning issued this month
- Dry weather and warm, windy fall create ideal fuel for fast-moving fires
Author's summary: High winds and low humidity create fire danger in Colorado.