Posted on: April 5th, 2022

From: McKinney, Seth <smckinney@nullbouldercounty.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 3:29 PM
To:
Subject: UPDATE: Red Flag Warning – No Open Burning

 

Good afternoon (again),

The National Weather Service has upgraded tomorrow’s event to a Red Flag Warning, and is now extending this into Thursday.

Same story: No Open Burning – Countywide.

See the below info from NWS:

 

PROLONGED PERIOD OF CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS…

 

.Strong northerly flow aloft and a drier airmass will bring

critical fire weather conditions through at least Wednesday, and

likely into Thursday. While there will be a slight decrease in

winds and bump in humidity overnight, strong winds and low

humidity can again be expected on Wednesday. Similar conditions

will likely occur on Thursday. Winds should subside somewhat by

Friday, but breezy conditions and low humidity can still be

expected.

 

…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING

FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF THE NORTHEAST

COLORADO PLAINS…FIRE WEATHER ZONES 238 THROUGH 251…

 

…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY

FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF THE NORTHEAST

COLORADO PLAINS…FIRE WEATHER ZONES 238 THROUGH 251…

 

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 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no

longer in effect.

 

* Affected Area…Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242,

243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251.

 

* Timing…Until 9 pm this evening, and then again Wednesday from

11 am until 9 pm.

 

* Winds…Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

 

* Relative Humidity…As low as 12 percent.

 

* Impacts…Any fire that develops will likely spread rapidly.

Outdoor burning should be avoided, as well as any activity that

may produce a spark and start a fast moving wildfire.

 

 

Seth McKinney

Fire Management Officer – 6561

Boulder County Sheriff’s Office

Fire Management Program

Desk (303) 441-1485

Cell (303) 548-9624