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High Wind Watch
Issued: 8:49 PM Jan. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Limon, and Southern Lincoln County. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 8:47 PM Jan. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF THE EASTERN PLAINS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE EASTERN PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM MST Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity is in effect from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 246, 248 and 249. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 6 PM MST Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * WINDS...Thursday, northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 50 mph. For Friday Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...13 to 20 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 8:47 PM Jan. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF THE EASTERN PLAINS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE EASTERN PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM MST Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity is in effect from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 246, 248 and 249. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 6 PM MST Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * WINDS...Thursday, northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 50 mph. For Friday Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...13 to 20 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
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