The National Weather Service released a fire weather watch at 3 a.m. on Sunday valid for Monday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Central Colorado.
Winds are forecasted to be west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 10%.
“Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire,” describes the NWS.
The full list of affected locations includes:
• Larimer and Boulder counties between 6,000 and 9,000 Feet
• Jefferson and West Douglas counties above 6,000 feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park counties below 9,000 feet
• Larimer County below 6,000 feet/Northwest Weld County
• 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
• Northeast Weld County
• Central and South Weld 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