Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 1:19PM MDT until May 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 4:30am
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 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme
caution and avoid any outdoor burning.
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
Sender: