On Friday at 2:53 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated fire weather watch valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. for Denver and the Eastern Plains.
Expect winds to be west 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and relative humidity as low as 5%.
“All-time record March heat, exceptionally low humidity, and periods of breezy winds will continue to drive critical fire weather conditions through Saturday. Today, the highest fire danger will be localized to the Cheyenne Ridge and vicinity where winds will be strongest. Breezy winds will become expansive on Saturday coinciding with highly anomalous heat and single-digit humidity, extending into the foothills and high mountain valleys,” states the NWS. “Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.”
The full list of affected locations includes:
• Boulder/Jefferson counties below 6,000 feet/West Broomfield County
• North Douglas County below 6,000 feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe counties/East Broomfield County
• Elbert/central and east Douglas counties above 6,000 feet
• Central and South Weld County
• Central and East Adams and Arapahoe counties
• Morgan County
• Logan County
• Washington County
• Sedgwick County
• Phillips County
A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
Source: The National Weather Service