Jefferson, CO Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE PARK RANGE, MIDDLE PARK,
SUMMIT COUNTY AND ITS SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 212, 213 and 217.

* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 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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