As gusty winds blow through the Front Range on Tuesday, 226 flights in and out of Denver International Airport have been delayed as of 1:55 p.m., according to Flight Aware.
Departures from the airport are delayed by an average of 30 minutes — and increasing — according to the FAA as of 12:55 p.m. So far, 21 flights have been canceled.
The Denver metro area is under a red flag warning for fire danger through Wednesday, with potential record-tying heat, low humidity and 45 mph wind gusts. The National Weather Service reported 35 mph wind speeds at the airport at 1:40 p.m.
Denver7 is committed to making a difference in our community by standing up for what's right, listening, lending a helping hand and following through on promises. See that work in action, in the videos above.