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Colorado, Yuma County

Fire Weather Warning

Statement as of 2:27 PM CDT on May 17, 2008

Expires 8:00 PM EDT on May 17, 2008


... Red flag warning in effect until 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this
afternoon...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a red flag
warning... which is in effect until 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this
afternoon.

Sustained winds from the north around 25 mph and relative humidities
near 15 percent have raised critical fire weather concerns across
the tri state region... and will continue through the late
afternoon hours. After 6 PM MDT... or 7 PM CDT... winds are expected
to diminish as temperatures cool slightly from the daytime high
temperatures. Any burning should be avoided.

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or are imminent. A combination of
strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will
create explosive fire growth potential.





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