Posted on: April 17th, 2023

The National Weather Service has forecasted conditions for a Fire Weather Watch for tomorrow – Tuesday, March 18^th.

The conditions are based on low relative humidity and moderate winds. Details below:

 

FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK,
SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS, PALMER DIVIDE, EASTERN PLAINS, AND DENVER
METRO…

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from
Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* Affected Area…Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 238, 239, 240,
241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251.

* Timing…12 PM MDT Tuesday until 7 PM MDT Tuesday evening

* Winds…Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidity…As low as 11 percent.

* Impacts…Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activities that may produce
sparks.

 

It is possible that this Fire Weather Watch could be upgraded to a Red Flag Warning, but moisture is also forecasted to move into the area on Wednesday.

Feel free to reach out for any needs.

 

 

 

Seth McKinney #6561 Fire Management Officer BCSO Fire Management smckinney@nullbouldercounty.org Office:  (303) 441-1485 Cell: (303) 548-9624