Another bout of “critical fire conditions” will hit Colorado late Saturday morning as strong winds and dry weather continue, according to the National Weather Service.
A cyclist rides the bike around wetland area at Cherry Creek State Park in Aurora, Colorado on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Another bout of “critical fire conditions” will hit Colorado’s Front Range and Eastern Plains late Saturday morning as strong winds and dry weather continue, according to the National Weather Service.
Red flag warnings will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday for Arapahoe, Baca, Boulder, Broomfield, Chaffee, Crowley, Douglas, Denver, El Paso, Elbert, Fremont, Huerfano, Jefferson, Kiowa, Las Animas, Larimer, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Otero, Phillips, Pueblo, Sedgwick, Washington and Weld counties, “Extreme fire danger is expected,” forecasters said in one alert for southern Colorado. “Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.” Forecasters expect wind gusts up to 55 mph in southern Colorado, 60 mph across the Interstate 25 corridor — including Denver — and 70 mph in the foothills of Boulder and Jefferson counties. Humidity values as low as 8% are expected.Wind knocking out power across Colorado’s Front Range, Eastern Plains High wind warnings will also be in effect for the Sawatch and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges in central Colorado from 6 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday,“Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines,” forecasters wrote in the wind warnings. “Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. … Blowing dust could reduce visibility to under a mile at times.”Unexpected jump in property taxes hits Colorado homeowners with sticker shockCompact SUV contender: 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD punches above its priceTrump administration says Jeffco Public Schools' transgender student policies violate Title IXAsking Eric: Parents disinherit son for no reason
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