Colorado, Particularly Dangerous Situation
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Federal meteorologists early Friday issued an unusual “ particularly dangerous situation red flag warning ” covering the foothills, anticipating wind gusts at speeds up to 100 mph. Around 3 p.m., the strongest gusts weakened, meteorologists said, but they warned of a second surge Friday night with gusts at speeds up to 75 mph.
For the first time in Colorado, the National Weather Service office in Boulder has issued an extra warning known as "A Particularly Dangerous Situation" for parts of our northern Front Range.
Destructive winds along with other exceptional conditions are creating exceptional fire risk in Colorado and Wyoming.