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Colorado, Red Flag warning

Red Flag warning puts northwest Colorado on fire watch
Chances for afternoon showers in the valley continue today as monsoonal moisture pushes into the region. There is about a 20 percent chance to see precipitation before 5 p.m. today.
Weather impacting firefighting efforts in northwest Colorado
For the last week, conditions around the Lee and Elk fires have been hot, dry and windy. But after six 'Red Flag Warning' days in a row, there was finally a break.
Red flag warning issued for Northern Colorado
A red flag warning is issued when "critical fire weather conditions" are in place. "A red flag warning means warm temperatures, very low humidity, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger," the National Weather Service said. Forecasters said residents under a red flag warning should follow this advice:
Wildfire evacuation warnings issued in northwest Colorado town
The Moffat County Sheriff's Office issued pre-evacuation orders for some parts in the northwest Colorado city of Craig, due to a wildfire in the area.
Evacuations ordered in northwest Colorado due to wildfire
Evacuations have been issued for part of Craig in northwest Colorado due to a wildfire . The Moffat County Sheriff's Office shared on Facebook just after 2 p.m. Sunday that a mandatory evacuation notice had been issued from 13th Street to 9th Street and from Washington Street to Bryan Way.
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