A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect for today due to high winds and low humidity. Winds will be gusting to 40 mph out of the west and humidity will be as low as 5 percent.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions exist. Rapid fire growth is possible.
Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 55. Look for an overnight low of 31.
The San Luis Valley will see a high of 49, a low of 23.
Leadville and Fairplay will warm up to 41 with a low of 19.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.