An extended period of critical fire weather conditions lasting through Tuesday due to strong winds, very low humidity, warmer than normal temperatures, and deep instability...
Strong winds and dry conditions will continue today creating red flag warning conditions. An approaching upper level storm system will give us even stronger winds on Tuesday .
Red flag warning remains in effect from noon today to 9 pm MDT this evening for high winds and low humidity for fire weather zones 110 and 113.
* 20 foot winds...west to southwest winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph by early afternoon with gusts to 45-50 mph after mid
afternoon.
* humidity...an extended duration of very low relative humidity is expected. Lowlands will see minimum relative humidity in the 5-10 percent range, while area mountain see minimums in the 8- 15 percent range. Overnight recoveries will be poor with maximum relative humidity only in the 25-40 percent range.
* impacts...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Be careful with anything
that might cause sparks.
Precautionary/preparedness actions.
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Be careful with all open flame and driving in dry grass.
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