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Location: Lafayette, CO
Elevation: 5410ft
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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 9:11 PM Dec. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST
WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE URBAN
CORRIDOR...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242,
243 and 245.

* TIMING...From 11 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday.

* WINDS...West 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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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High Wind Warning
Issued: 9:09 PM Dec. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Fort Collins, and Boulder and the western suburbs of
Denver.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night.

* 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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