Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft

... Fire Weather Watch remains in effect from Friday afternoon
through Friday evening for gusty winds and low relative humidity
for fire weather zones 221... 222... 225... 226 and 227...

* affected area... fire weather zones 221... 222... 225... 226 and
227.

* Winds... southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative humidity... as low as 10 percent.

* Impacts... fires could start... grow and spread rapidly. The
combination of strong winds... low humidities and dry fuels
will result in the potential for explosive fire growth.
Outdoor burning and any other activities that could
accidentally start a fire should be suspended.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.