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. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 224, 229 and 230.
* 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, Southwest 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Friday, as low as 6 percent. For
Saturday, as low as 10%.
* 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:
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache; Huerfano County Including Walsenburg; Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: