Danger. Windy across the high country. Were seeing wind gust from the south, southwest and eagle and aspen, 30 milesperhour. Across the plains, well gradually see the winds shift down and it will cause our fire conditton to increase. The denvermetro area, boulder, fort collins, and low humidity. Expect wind gust above timberline and here in the conditions this afternoon, but highs still above normal in the midto upper 70s before a big a rainsnow chance potentially if things become cool enough. A little further west, like in georgetown, i saw from the weather station, little cdot weether station that the wind gust are over 40 milesperhour. Its blowing strong. Dont be restrictions later today especially for the high profile vehicles with trailers. Be careful. I25, 20th wide open across the freeways as theyre picking up the overnight construction. A lot of green out there. North, south, east to dia, an easy drive for us. Its 5 00. Police in alaska are looking for the man you see in this v
Have accidentally left a backpack behind. Its a big tourist spot here, so its not out of the realm of possibilities, but once those . Fficers looked inside, they realized it was much more serious leading to the evacuation and the bomb squad was called in and it was destroyed. Also this morning, denver 7 talking to a Family Member who tells us ansberry had been living in Northern California until 1 year ago. He then left to travel through rockies. Again, the indictment could be released at any moment. Well keep you posted. Mark steward live in the news room. Denver 7. Thank you. Were on fire alert. People are warned they have to leave their homes immediately because of this wild fire. You can see the smoke here. This is burning west of wetmore and east of westcliffe. Its called the junctions fire. The office of emergency in the fires faith. No word how this fire started. The beulah area is under evacuation. People living near highway 65 from mckenzie wet more is closed right now. And hi
Miles an hour grounded pilots. And winds could pose similar challenges today. Right now there are not any evacuation orders or road closures. No buildings have been burned. And no ones been hurt. But we still dont have any word on what started the fire. Good morning. Its monday october 17th. Its another warm and windy day ahead. Belen deleon is in for marty. Belen. This wind isnt helping our fire danger. Fires in douglas county. Investigators say the fire friday near inspiration drive east of e470 started with burning garden debris. And a crew working on a gate accidentally started a 30acre fire in parker near the pradera subdivision. No one was hurt and no structures were threatened. But firefighters say these fires serve as a reminder to be smart when its so dry out. If you mail it inyou will have to pay 68 cents for postage. Dont wait to the last minute to mail it, though. The deadline 7 p. M. November 8th. Postmarks dont count. It has to be there by that time. And dont worry if you
A cooldown. Highs in the 70s because of a front that will arrive this afternoon. But, bottom line, the main weather headline are those wild winds. We have had peek wind gusts upwards of 50 Miles Per Hour in cascade. Wind advisories in the high country will make it difficult to drive at times while those strong winds here on the front range are going to increase fire danger, strong winds will increase this afternoon here on the front range and out in the Eastern Plains. This morning is alre foothills and down south in palmer divide while the winds in the city are much calmer. The forecast really dry. Thats the reason why well have a red flag warning. We have a few clouds in Southeastern Colorado and the potential for light showers in our north and Central Mountains. Here on the front range, it is bright blue skies and sunshine. Highs will be in the low 70s. Temperatures right now in the 40s and the 30s, some 50degree i25. A bigger cooldown arrives for the beginning of the week. That for
Over the weekend. Near frying pan road. It has burned 300 acres. At last check, crews had the fire 15 contained. No evacuations have been ordered. And to the east of that fire. Reopened earlier this morning. It closed late last night because of a fire that was burning right near the highway. The winds are so dangerous. Yeah, they are. Belen is in the backyard to talk more about that. Fall fires are how they can impact the fire danger. Exactly, and the weather in colorado has really been dry, so, you pick up those winds and you add in some warm temperatures and were talking about trouble. Lets take a look right now at those graphics. First stop, the view over the city is calm right now. We do have a red flag warning, but it doesnt go into effect until 11 00. Sunrise by the way happening at 7 15. We do have several wind happen in the mountains, we had peek wind gusts up to 40 and 50 Miles Per Hour in the high country and driving along these roads is going to be difficult at times, especi