Sterling, CO Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS OF COLORADO...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 244, 245, 246, 247, 248,
249, 250 and 251.

* TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.

* 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 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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