…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MONDAY FOR THE
NORTHEAST AND EAST-CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO LOW HUMIDITY, VERY STRONG
WINDS, AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE…
.Strong west to northwest winds with a potent weather system
passing through southern Colorado will bring very dry and warm
conditions to areas along and east of the central mountain chain
Monday. The combination of strong winds, low humidity, above
normal temperatures, and very dry fine fuels will lead to critical
fire weather over the northeast and east-central plains. Winds
will diminish by Monday evening.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning…which is in effect from 9 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AREA AND TIMING…The Northeast Plains (Zone 104) and the East-
Central Plains (Zone 126) from 9 AM to 6 PM Monday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS…West-northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 40 to
55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…Minimum values between 12 and 15 percent.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
