Arapahoe County, CO
Alerts
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In effect from Wednesday 04/22 10:00 AM MDT – Thursday 04/23 12:00 AM MDT
Issued by NWS Denver CO
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251.
Timing
For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
Winds
For the Red Flag Warning, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, northwest winds gusting up to 50 mph.
Relative Humidity
For the Red Flag Warning, 5 to 8 percent. For the Fire Weather Watch, as low as 10 percent.
Impacts
Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
What to do
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas impacted
- Central and Southeast Park County
- Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet
- Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County
- Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County
- North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County
- Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet
- Northeast Weld County
- Central and South Weld County
- Morgan County
- Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties
- North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County
- Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County
- Logan County
- Washington County
- Sedgwick County
- Phillips County
In effect from Thursday 04/23 10:00 AM MDT – Thursday 04/23 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Denver CO
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251.
Timing
For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
Winds
For the Red Flag Warning, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, northwest winds gusting up to 50 mph.
Relative Humidity
For the Red Flag Warning, 5 to 8 percent. For the Fire Weather Watch, as low as 10 percent.
Impacts
Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
What to do
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas impacted
- Central and Southeast Park County
- Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet
- Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County
- Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County
- North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County
- Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet
- Northeast Weld County
- Central and South Weld County
- Morgan County
- Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties
- North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County
- Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County
- Logan County
- Washington County
- Sedgwick County
- Phillips County
In effect from Tuesday 04/21 2:10 PM MDT – Tuesday 04/21 10:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone.
WHERE...Douglas, Teller, western Elbert, western El Paso and central Arapahoe Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Castle Rock, Kiowa, Monument, Manitou Springs, and Woodland Park.
WHEN...200 PM Tuesday April 21 to 1000 PM Tuesday April 21
IMPACTS...Ozone concentrations could reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category within the advisory area Tuesday afternoon and evening. Ozone levels will improve overnight Tuesday night.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Areas impacted
- Arapahoe, CO
- Elbert, CO
- Douglas, CO
Tips to stay safe
When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location:
- Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov.
- Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Today's Outlook
Created by the NWS Denver/Boulder WFO
High temperatures today will be more reminiscent of early June than late April. Highs will push into the 80s across the plains, with 70s in the foothills, and 60s to lower 70s in mountain valleys.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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