…HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR THE MOUNTAINS WEDNESDAY…
This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.
.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight
No hazardous weather is expected. Isolated rain showers over the
far northeast plains this morning will be diminishing through
early afternoon. An isolated thunderstorm or two will be possible
over the Palmer Divide late this afternoon into early evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Wednesday through Monday
Warmer and drier conditions will spread over the area Wednesday,
with high elevations expected to see wind gusts in the 25 to 35
mph range, elevating fire weather conditions…therefore a Red
Flag Warning has been issued for elevations above 9000 feet.
Outdoor burning is extremely discouraged as fires will be able to
start and spread quickly in dry vegetation. Fire danger will
lessen Thursday as moisture increases slightly.
Cooler temperatures and a chance of thunderstorms are expected
for Friday and Saturday. Warm and dry conditions are expected to
return Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.