Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 17 at 1:25PM MDT until June 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 12:25pm
Expires:
June 18, 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 noon to 7 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* 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 7 PM
MDT Thursday.
* WINDS...For the first Red Flag Warning today, west-northwest 20
to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Red Flag
Warning on Thursday, west-northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up
to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent.
* 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
Sender: