Posted on: March 8th, 2023

From: Holsinger, Kyle <kholsinger@nullbouldercounty.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 5:50 PM

Subject: Red Flag Warning 3/9/23

A Red Flag Warning has been issued by NWS for tomorrow in Boulder county from 1100-1700.  There will be NO OPEN BURNING from 0001-2400 county-wide.  Let me know if there are any questions.

…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 5 PM MST THURSDAY FOR

WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE DENVER/BOULDER AREA,

EASTERN DOUGLAS, AND WESTERN ELBERT COUNTIES…FIRE WEATHER ZONES

239 THROUGH 241…

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 5 PM MST Thursday.

 

* Affected Area…Fire Weather Zones 239, 240 and 241.

 

* Timing…Strong west winds will develop Thursday morning, with

  humidities lowering as the day goes on. Winds will start to

  decrease later in the afternoon.

 

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

 

* Relative Humidity…As low as 15 percent.

 

* Impacts…Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.

  Avoid outdoor burning and any activities that may produce

  sparks.

 

 

 

Kyle Holsinger #6566 Senior Firefighter BCSO Fire Management kholsinger@nullbouldercounty.org Desk: (303) 441-1494 Cell: (303) 817-6981

 

 

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