Colorado Heat Wave Warning
Colorado climbers face record March heat and a red flag warning for fire danger in the Front Range Colorado weather: Critical fire danger forecast for Front Range, Denver.
The red flag warning means that any fire that ignites will spread rapidly. Boulder, Denver, and Fort Collins are included in the warning area. The combination of dry fuels, low humidity, and strong winds create the dangerous fire conditions. The foothills could see wind gusts up to 65 mph. Denver's high reached 75 degrees Tuesday, 20 degrees above normal. The city could break its March 11 record high of 74 degrees.
