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...PROLONGED CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY ON TUESDAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY...
A warm and dry airmass will coincide with gusty west and southwest on Tuesday, and could potentially continue through Friday. Sustained winds are expected to be 15 to 25 mph across much of the high country with gusts up to 40 mph, strongest for exposed areas and higher elevations. These conditions will drive very high fire danger across the warned area. Any new starts or established fires will likely spread rapidly under these conditions.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 211, 212, 213, 214, 216, 217 and 218.
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
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