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Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast; Pacific System to Bring Unsettled Weather to the West Coast

Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue to bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions to the southern Plains and Southeast early this week. A Pacific storm system will bring low elevation rain and heavy high elevation mountain snow to northern and central California through early week, expanding into the Pacific Northwest, Great Basin, and southern California on Tuesday. Read More >

 

Red Flag Warning in Effect Sunday June 24

from 11 AM until 8 PM MDT for Far Southwest Colorado

 

Critical Fire Weather conditions are likely again on Sunday across far southwest Colorado including the Cortez and Durango areas. The rest of the area will see higher relative humidity due to a passing disturbance and cold front.  Any new fire starts could have the potential to grow rapidly and become very difficult, or nearly impossible to control. 

 

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT SUNDAY

(click image for detailed view of latest hazards: some elevation specific)


Maximum Wind Gusts Expected Through Monday

High Temperatures Expected Sunday