Elbert 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 Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251.
Timing
From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
Winds
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Relative Humidity
5 to 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 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 Monday 04/20 2:10 PM MDT – Tuesday 04/21 12:00 AM 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...Clear Creek, Gilpin, Park, Teller, El Paso, Fremont, Elbert and Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Georgetown, Central City, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Colorado Springs, Canon City, Kiowa and Pueblo.
WHEN...200 PM Monday April 20 to 1200 AM Tuesday April 21
IMPACTS...An intrusion of ozone from high in the atmosphere may result in ozone concentrations reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive groups category within the advisory area Monday afternoon and evening. Ozone levels should gradually decrease overnight Monday 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
- Elbert, CO
- Clear Creek, CO
- Gilpin, CO
- Park, 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.
In effect from Monday 04/20 4:10 PM MDT – Tuesday 04/21 12:00 AM 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...Clear Creek, Gilpin, Park, Teller, El Paso, Fremont, Elbert and Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Georgetown, Central City, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Colorado Springs, Canon City, Kiowa and Pueblo.
WHEN...200 PM Monday April 20 to 1200 AM Tuesday April 21
IMPACTS...An intrusion of ozone from high in the atmosphere may result in ozone concentrations reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive groups category within the advisory area Monday afternoon and evening. Ozone levels should gradually decrease overnight Monday 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
- Park, CO
- Elbert, CO
- Clear Creek, CO
- Gilpin, 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 Weather
Created by the NWS Denver/Boulder WFO
It will be even warmer today with dry conditions. Tuesday and Wednesday will remain warm with increasing fire conditions, especially on Wednesday.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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