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More than 220 flights delayed at Denver International Airport amid high winds

Departures are delayed an average of 30 minutes, and likely getting longer, FAA says
Record-tying high temperatures possible in Denver
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DENVER — 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.