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The Denver metro area could see winds of 60 to 70 mph on Saturday. Wind gusts could reach 90 to 100 mph in the foothills.
DENVER — A concert scheduled Saturday night at Red Rocks Amphitheatre has been canceled.
The performance from Australian house music producer Dom Dolla was postponed due to high winds and fire danger.
Dom Dolla is also performing at Red Rocks on Friday night.
A strong storm system is forecast to impact Colorado this weekend with gusty winds and high fire danger, along with rain, snow and colder temperatures in the western side of the state.
The Denver metro area could see winds of 60 to 70 mph on Saturday. Wind gusts could reach 90 to 100 mph in the foothills.
Liz Irving with AEG said in a release, “The safety of everyone is always our primary concern. As the weather won’t arrive until tomorrow, we are excited to get down on the rocks with Dom Dolla tonight!”
“In Colorado, we are used to windy days and wind storms,” the National Weather Service said on social media. “This weekend’s wind storm will not be like our typical wind storm.”
The strong winds were expected to start Saturday morning and last through Saturday night, and then only gradually improve Sunday. The winds could cause property damage, scattered power outages, blowing dust and hazardous travel conditions.
In the Denver area and on Colorado’s eastern plains, a High Wind Watch, a Red Flag Warning and a Fire Weather Watch are all in effect for the weekend. The High Wind Watch goes from 9 a.m. Saturday to noon Sunday.
The Red Flag Warnings issued across Colorado, including the Denver metro area, said conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Everyone should avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
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