July 6th 2024.
This weekend, Colorado is facing dangerous fire conditions due to low humidity and strong winds in the mountains and foothills. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the western side of the state, which means there is an increased risk of fires due to warm temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds. This warning includes areas like Dinosaur National Monument, White River, and the Colorado River Basin, and will be in effect from noon until 9 p.m.
According to the warning, forecasters are expecting the relative humidity to drop to just 5% and wind gusts to reach up to 30 mph in northwestern Colorado. Additionally, Park County in central Colorado will also be under a red flag warning Saturday afternoon. Dry and breezy conditions are expected in many areas, including Lake George, Red Hill Pass, and Buena Vista, which could lead to critical fire weather conditions.
While the foothills and mountain valleys of Colorado are not under an official red flag warning, NWS forecasters have warned that they will still experience elevated fire weather conditions due to the dry weather and strong winds. To prevent fires, they advise against throwing cigarettes or matches out of moving vehicles, and recommend drowning fires with plenty of water and stirring to ensure everything is cold to the touch. It is also important to never leave a fire unattended.
In the eastern plains, strong storms are expected to form in Logan, Phillips, and Sedgwick counties. These counties are located in the northeastern tip of Colorado, near the border with Nebraska. The NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for these areas, warning of potential hail and strong winds from these storms.
On Sunday, even stronger storms and severe weather are expected to hit most of Colorado. The mountains, foothills, Front Range, and Eastern Plains are all at risk of hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. The Cameron Peak burn area may also experience flooding. In the metro area, rain showers and thunderstorms are expected between noon and midnight.
As the week continues, the Denver area can expect drier and warmer weather, with near-record temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees on Friday. Stay informed about the latest Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.
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