Critical fire weather conditions in Denver, Colorado

denverpost.com

The weather in Colorado, especially around Denver, is creating severe fire risks this Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 p.m. This warning covers areas including Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Greeley. It also affects several counties to the east and south of Denver. Conditions are very dry and windy, raising the chances of wildfires. The humidity is expected to drop as low as 13%, which means that grass and other materials that can catch fire will be very dry. Temperatures in Denver are forecasted to reach 63 degrees with strong winds, gusting up to 44 mph. Residents in the warned areas are advised to avoid outdoor burning and activities that might create sparks. The dry, windy conditions continue into the night, with lows around 32 degrees. Warmer weather is expected on Sunday and Monday, but no rain or snow is predicted. Firefighters are already busy dealing with several wildfires in Colorado. Recent fires have burned thousands of acres near major cities, including Colorado Springs and Aurora.


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