Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 27 at 1:05AM MDT until April 28 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2025 - 12:05am
Expires:
April 27, 2025 - 4:15pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 224,
227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 234, 235, AND 236...
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 Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 224, 227, 228, 229, 230,
231, 234, 235 and 236.
* WINDS...On Sunday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
mph. On Monday, west-southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will
uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.
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; Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs; Pueblo County Including Pueblo; Huerfano County Including Walsenburg; Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher; Crowley County Including Ordway; Kiowa County Including Eads; Bent County Including Las Animas; Prowers County Including Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO