Posted on: August 25th, 2019

From: McKinney, Seth <smckinney@nullbouldercounty.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2019 2:08 PM
Subject: RED FLAG CONDITIONS on SUN 8/25 – NO OPEN BURNING

Good afternoon,

The National Weather Service has upgraded the forecasted Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for areas of Boulder County tomorrow – Sun 8/25.

This means that Open Burning is PROHIBITED County Wide. This will be in effect for the entire day – starting at 0001 until 2359.

Additionally, Monday and Tuesday are forecasted to moderate some, but the Red Flag Warning could extend into these days.

Lastly, please use patience across the mountain areas when making contact with residents and recreationalists. With the Red Flag Warning occurring later in the weekend, it is probable that some folks will not know about the increase in fire danger levels.

Fire Management will have 7-day staffing starting tomorrow to help assist and be available for questions if needed. And, as always, don’t hesitate to page to the FDO or give me a call on my cell.

…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH PARK, MIDDLE PARK, SOUTH PARK, THE FAR NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS AND THE CHEYENNE RIDGE…

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 8 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* Affected Area…Fire Weather Zones 211…213…214…215…

  238 and 242.

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

* Timing…Late Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* Relative Humidity…As low as 14 percent.

* Impacts…Fires will start easily and spread rapidly.

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