A Red Flag warning has been issued for most of the Eastern Plains and the Front Range in Colorado due to high winds and low humidity.
The National Weather Service has issued the warning, which is in effect until 6 p.m., as wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 miles per hour.
The weather conditions are extremely favorable for wildfires to ignite and spread quickly.
A meteorologist with the NWS in Boulder, Russell Dannielson, stated that this is the first Red Flag Warning issued this month.
The warning comes during a stretch of dry weather across eastern Colorado, where vegetation has dried out after a warm, windy fall.
Author's summary: High winds and low humidity create fire danger in Colorado.