From: Webster, Kerry <kwebster@nullbouldercounty.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2019 2:35 PM
To: !SHFIRERESTRICTIONS < Subject: No Open Burning – High Wind Watch

Due to a high wind watch issued by the NWS, open burning in Boulder County will be shut-down beginning Friday 3/8/19 at 0:00 through midnight on Saturday, 3/9 at 23:59. Winds will begin ramping up around 1800-1900 on Friday, with the highest wind speeds Saturday morning, continuing into the afternoon. Gusts to 60 in the Foothills and 80 on the Peak to Peak Highway are expected.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

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-
Including the cities of Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland,
Red Feather Lakes, Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown,
Idaho Springs, and Westcreek
206 PM MST Thu Mar 7 2019

…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING…

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday
morning.

* WINDS…West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* TIMING…Strong westerly winds will increase after midnight
  Friday night and continue through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS…Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Strong winds may lead to property damage.
Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will be
possible for drivers, especially for light weight and
high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought
inside or secured properly. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.