Red Flag Fire Warning for Tuesday, May 12

A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect for much of Southern Colorado today.

A combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity and windy conditions combine for high fire danger.   Winds will be gusting to 35 mph out of the southwest. 

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Salida and Buena Vista will see a sunny, windy high of 73, a low of 41.

The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 69, a low of 35.

Leadville and Fairplay will warm up to 55, a low of 29.

Afternoon and evening thundershowers return to the area late Thursday through Saturday.

Dan R

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