Wednesday fire danger and high winds:
Another round of warnings has been issued for Wednesday for high fire danger and damaging wind gusts.
A HIGH WIND WARNING is in effect for the counties in yellow from 6 am until 7 pm for damaging wind gusts of 60-75 mph.
A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect for the counties in red from 10 am until 7 pm for low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation.
Colorado Springs forecast: Low: 28; High: 51;
Wednesday remains gusty with WSW wind at 15 mph gusting to 40 mph. The sky will be partly cloudy.
Pueblo forecast: Low: 27; High: 59;
RED FLAG WARNING and HIGH WIND WARNING in effect on Wednesday. Wind will be out of the WSW at 20 mph, gusting to 60 mph.
Canon City forecast: Low: 30; High: 53;
HIGH WIND WARNING in effect on Wednesday. W wind will be sustained at 20 mph, gusting to 60 mph. There is a low chance of quick rain showers in the afternoon.
Woodland Park forecast: Low: 21; High: 40;
Still quite windy on Wednesday with WSW wind at 15-20 mph gusting up to 50 mph. Quick bursts of snow are possible in the afternoon.
Tri-Lakes forecast: Low: 28; High: 43;
Still gusty on Wednesday with WSW wind at 15 mph gusting to 40 mph. There is a low chance of a quick afternoon wintry mix shower.
Plains forecast: Low: 20s-30s; High: 50s-60s;
Another day with high fire danger in the plains, with RED FLAG WARNINGS in effect. Wind will be out of the WSW at 10-15 mph, gusting 40-60 mph.
Walsenburg and Trinidad forecast: Low: 32/29; High: 51/55;
HIGH WIND WARNING and RED FLAG WARNING in effect on Wednesday. Wind will be out of the WSW at 20-30 mph, gusting 55-65 mph.
Mountains forecast: Low: 20s; High: 40s;
It will be partly cloudy with periodic bursts of snow on Wednesday. Wind remains strong, with a HIGH WIND WARNING in effect for zones highlighted in yellow above. Wind will be out of the W at 20-30 mph, gusting as high as 75 mph.
Extended outlook forecast:
A fire weather watch has been issued for Thursday. It will be a cooler day, but still breezy with gusts to 35 mph and low humidity.
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