*UPDATE - NWS: Red Flag Warnings for Colorado and the tri-state area - High Wind Warnings for Tuesday on eastern plains

National Weather Service (NWS) - *RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM MST TUESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF THE I-25 CORRIDOR AND NORTHEAST PLAINS. This includes Larimer, Weld, Boulder, Jefferson, Broomfield, Douglas, Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Morgan, Logan, Sedgwick & Phillips Counties in Colorado.

WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

**A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

*HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY. This will effect much of the eastern plains, including Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Byers, Limon, Southern Lincoln County, Sterling, and Akron. Watch for west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Avoid outdoor burning or any activity that may cause sparks. The strong winds will likely fuel rapid fire growth.

National Weather Service (NWS) -National Weather Service (NWS) - *HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ TUESDAY. This is for Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley & Wichita Counties in portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas.

West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

Strongest winds are forecast to be during the late morning through the mid-afternoon hours. Strong sustained winds around 40 mph will persist through afternoon. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas. Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with children, elderly or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions.

** The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. This includes Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock & Red Willow Counties in Colorado and the tri-state area.

* WINDS - West-Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 10 percent.

Extremely dangerous and erratic fire behavior. Any fires that develop will rapidly grow and spread out of control. Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass or brush. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains to avoid dragging. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground. Evacuate if fire/smoke is heading your way, or if ordered to do so by local officials.

*Tune in to the latest weather forecasts for updates.