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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 10:06 AM Dec. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE URBAN CORRIDOR... 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 6 PM MST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 242, 243 and 245. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday. * WINDS...West 20 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 80 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a 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. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 8:52 AM Dec. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 65 to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...The Northern Front Range Foothills, The Southern Front Range Foothills, Fort Collins, Longmont, Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver. Strongest winds will be west of I-25 and north of I-70. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night. Strongest winds expected Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Avoid outdoor burning or any activity that may cause sparks. The strong winds will likely fuel rapid fire growth. &&
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