The National Weather Service issued an updated fire weather watch at 2:53 a.m. on Friday valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. for Central and Southeast Park County, Larimer and Boulder counties between 6,000 and 9,000 Feet and Jefferson and West Douglas counties above 6,000 feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park counties below 9,000 feet.

Winds are forecasted to be west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 6%.

“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,” explains 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.”

According to the NWS, 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