Matheson, CO Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Castle Rock, Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Byers, Limon,
Southern Lincoln County, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg, and Holyoke.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
URBAN CORRIDOR AND PLAINS...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE URBAN
CORRIDOR AND PLAINS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242,
243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251.

* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM this
morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag
Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* WINDS...Today, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 25 to 40 mph.
On Saturday, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today, 12 to 17 percent. On Saturday, 10 to
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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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
URBAN CORRIDOR AND PLAINS...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE URBAN
CORRIDOR AND PLAINS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242,
243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251.

* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM this
morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag
Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* WINDS...Today, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 25 to 40 mph.
On Saturday, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today, 12 to 17 percent. On Saturday, 10 to
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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