Denver Faces Major Windstorm, Central US Under Critical Fire Danger

Gusts up to 100 mph expected in Denver, causing flight cancellations and power outages, as central United States battles critical fire danger.

A major windstorm is expected to hit the Denver metro area, with gusts up to 100 mph possible, causing potential property damage, power outages, and high fire danger.
Flight cancellations and delays have occurred at Denver International Airport due to the windstorm, affecting over 52,000 customers.
The National Weather Service advises residents to secure loose outdoor objects and consider alternative travel plans, especially in the mountains where snow and visibility issues are expected.
Critical fire danger is present across the central United States, with red flag warnings in effect for over 10 million people due to low humidity and high winds.
Emergency responses have been activated in Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma to combat wildfires, with Colorado facing extreme winds that threaten power outages and property damage.