Posted on: August 27th, 2019

From: McKinney, Seth <smckinney@nullbouldercounty.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 4:07 PM
To: #, Kerry <kwebster@nullbouldercounty.org>
Subject: OPEN BURNING PROHIBTED – Red Flag Warning

Good afternoon,

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for areas of Boulder County tomorrow – Wed 8/28.

This means that Open Burning is PROHIBTED for all unincorporated parts of the County. This will be in effect for the entire day – starting at 0001 and lasting until 2359.

Again, please use patience across the mountain areas when making contact with residents and recreationalists. With the Red Flag Warning arising later in the day today, it is probable that some folks will not know about the increase in fire danger levels and the temporary ban on burning.

As always, don’t hesitate to page to the FDO or give me a call on my cell.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE HIGH MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9000 FEET…ZONES 212…217 AND 218…

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.

* Affected Area…Fire Weather Zones 212…217 and 218.

* Winds…West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Timing…Wednesday afternoon into early evening.

* Relative Humidity…As low as 11 percent.

* Impacts…Fires will be able to start and spread easily and

  quickly

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are occurring in the short term forecast. A combination of strong winds…low relative humidity…and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Seth McKinney

Fire Management Officer – 6561

Boulder County Sheriff’s Office

Fire Management Program

Desk (303) 441-1485

Cell (303) 548-9624