Overview
- The National Weather Service placed much of the Denver metro and eastern Colorado under Red Flag Warnings until 6 p.m. Monday because of very low humidity and winds of 25–35 mph with gusts up to around 50–60 mph.
- Xcel Energy opted against proactive Public Safety Power Shutoffs after updated forecasts, but left Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings active, which can trip lines off faster and lengthen restoration while crews inspect circuits.
- Officials urged people to avoid outdoor burning and spark-producing activities, and the utility asked customers who rely on electrically powered medical equipment to prepare backup plans and outage kits.
- Fire-weather alerts extended beyond Colorado, with NWS offices in Goodland, Kansas, and Pueblo issuing similar warnings as dry, gusty conditions spread across parts of the Plains.
- Meteorologists expected winds to weaken after sunset, with DIA reporting normal operations and mountain areas seeing localized snow even as the plains faced critical fire danger.