Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 21 at 11:26AM MDT until April 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 10:26am
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 220...
* THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220.
* TIMING...From 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will spread
uncontrollably and could be very destructive.
Instruction:
This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation that poses a significant
threat to life and property for both rural and urban environments in
the event of a wildfire start or existing fire. In some cases, safe
and timely evacuation may not be possible should a fire approach.
Avoid debris burning, campfires, and any outdoor activity or use of
equipment that could produce a spark. Follow all local fire
restrictions. Visit ready.gov/wildfires#preparedness for tips on how
to prepare for a wildfire.
Area Description:
Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: