Posted on: April 16th, 2022

From: McKinney, Seth <smckinney@nullbouldercounty.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2022 8:39 PM

Subject: Red Flag Warning – NO OPEN BURNING

Good evening,

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for tomorrow, 4/17.

The event itself will take place between 1200-2000 tomorrow, but the entire County will be be under temporary Stage-2 Restrictions for the full day of the event: 0001-2400.

* Timing…Sunday, 12 PM to 8 PM.

* Winds…West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidity…As low as 15 percent.

* Impacts…Any fire that develops will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning should be avoided, as well as
any activity that may produce a spark and start a fast moving
wildfire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now….or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds…low relative humidity…and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Although tomorrow is Easter, please don’t hesitate to reach out for any needs.

Seth McKinney

Fire Management Officer – 6561

Boulder County Sheriff’s Office

Fire Management Program

Desk (303) 441-1485

Cell (303) 548-9624