Red flag warnings are in effect this afternoon, chances for showers and thunderstorms for Saturday and Sunday increasing the risk for new fires to start. Above normal temperatures, gusty, winds, and dry conditions next week. Critical fire, weather conditions look to continue.
Critical fire weather conditions diminish slightly today due to lighter winds, however fire weather watches are issued for the majority of western Colorado Friday.
Widespread red flag warnings and fire weather watches continue each day through Thursday. Critical fire weather conditions are looking increasingly likely through the end of the week and tentatively into the weekend.
Thursday and Friday are First Alert Weather Days for the high risk of wildfires.
A high risk of wildfires will persist through the middle of this week among gusty winds and dry conditions.