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Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 5:54 AM Mar. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN PARTS OF THE URBAN CORRIDOR... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238 and 239. * TIMING...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph near the base of the foothills. West 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph closer to the I-25 corridor. * 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
High Wind Watch
Issued: 4:53 AM Mar. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible near the base of the foothills. * WHERE...Fort Collins, and Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. 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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