Colorado Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/24/2026 09:31

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 24 at 10:31AM MDT until April 24 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 24, 2026 - 9:31am
Expires: 
April 25, 2026 - 1:45am
Description: 
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...For both Friday and Saturday, West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Friday, as low as 8 percent. For Saturday, as low as 12%. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO