DENVER (KDVR) — The Pinpoint Weather Team has issued a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for Friday.
Low humidity, near-record temperatures, and strong winds have created extreme fire danger for a large portion of the state.
High wind warnings are in place for much of the state, along with Red Flag warnings.
Here’s when winds are expected to be strongest:
Winds will increase through the afternoon and will be strongest this afternoon and early evening.
“The strongest winds are expected this afternoon south and east of a line from Denver to Akron with gusts to 70 mph expected. The strong winds will cause areas of blowing dust, poor visibility & possible power outages/road closures,” the National Weather Service said.
- Check current active wildfire alerts, warnings
- See current forecast
- How to prepare for a wildfire, extreme fire danger
- What is a Red Flag warning?
- 3 steps to protect your home from fire danger
- Avoid these activities that could spark wildfires
Be sure to download the free Pinpoint Weather App to stay up-to-date with the newest weather data as it comes in and to get important alerts straight to your phone.