Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 15 at 1:19PM MDT until May 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
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. A Fire Weather Watch has
also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low
relative humidity is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 228, 231, 232 and 235.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph on
Saturday and up to 35 mph on Sunday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Pueblo County Including Pueblo; Crowley County Including Ordway; Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands; Bent County Including Las Animas
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov