US EditionForecasters Issue Rare Weather Warning as Strong Gusts Fuel Wildfire Threats in Colorado
NWS warns of rapid wildfire spread risk with hurricane-force winds, very low humidity, and record warmth prompting power shutoffs affecting up to 69,000 customers in northern Colorado.
- On Friday, the National Weather Service office in Boulder issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation red-flag for the Boulder/Jefferson County foothills, warning of hurricane-force gusts up to 100 mph and extreme fire risk.
- A powerful coast-to-coast storm produced very strong west-to-east winds across the Colorado Front Range, while relative humidity plunged to 8% to 20% amid near-record warm temperatures.
- Utility officials warned, `Xcel Energy said` they will execute a PSPS affecting about 69,000 customers starting as early as 5 a.m., after a wildfire near Colorado State University's Foothills Campus caused by a downed line.
- Around 100,000 homes and businesses lost power Friday morning, with officials warning outages could last more than three days and restoration slowed by inspections and another wind surge.
- NWS meteorologists noted this first-of-its-kind alert for Colorado follows recent weeks of record warmth and dryness in the Colorado Front Range; NWS Boulder said, `Such conditions may be a longer duration than usual, with potential for low humidity to extend well into the evening hours.
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Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado
The National Weather Service has issued a rare warning for part of the Colorado Front Range as hurricane-force winds and tinder dry conditions have boosted the threat of wildfire.
Colorado braces for 70–110 mph winds; Xcel Energy cuts power amid extreme wildfire danger
Hurricane-force wind gusts of up to 110 mph and dry vegetation have pushed wildfire risk to extreme levels in parts of Colorado and Wyoming, prompting power shutoffs, evacuation warnings and safety advisories as crews work to restore outages.
Denver Post
NWS in Colorado issues rare ‘particularly dangerous situation’ red flag warning as winds could reach 100 mph
The National Weather Service warned of critical fire conditions Friday morning as wind gusts battered Colorado mountain foothills west of metro Denver and other northern Front Range cities, leading to around 100,000 homes and businesses losing power Friday morning. Federal meteorologists issued an unusual “particularly dangerous situation red flag warning” covering the foothills on Friday, anticipating wind gusts at speeds up to 100 miles per ho…
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