A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect for much of the area. No open burning is allowed. Expect low humidity and winds gusting to 50 mph.
Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 73. A low of 43. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 71, a low of 39. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 55 with a low of 31.
Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast tonight with chances continuing through the weekend.
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.