Latest Forecast: Gusty Winds, Record High Temperatures, And A High Fire Danger

By Ashton Altieri
DENVER (CBS4) – A westerly downsloping wind along the Front Range on Tuesday will cause gusts over 50 mph, push temperatures into record territory, and create a very high fire danger.
The record for February 21 in Denver is 71° set in 1995. That record should be easily broken by the early afternoon on Tuesday.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued through 6 p.m. because of a high fire danger being cause by the warm temperatures, gusty winds, and very dry vegetation. Any