A Red Flag Warning is in effect due to strong winds and low relative humidity.
Winds will be gusting to 60 mph out of the southwest and humidity will be in the single digits.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions exist, and conditions are favorable for the rapid ignition and spread of wildfire.
No open burning in allowed.
A Fire Weather Watch is in place for Saturday and Sunday.
Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 83. Look for an overnight low of 49.
The San Luis Valley will see a high of 73, a low of 41.
Leadville and Fairplay will warm up to 61 with a low of 35.
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.
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