Crook, CO Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF THE
NORTHERN PLAINS OF NORTHEAST COLORADO...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 242, 243, 244, 245 and 248.

* TIMING...From noon to 7 PM MDT Saturday.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 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.

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