Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 1:24PM MDT until June 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 12:24pm
Expires:
June 10, 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 Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222, 224, 229, 230 and 235.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM
MDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 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:
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek; San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache; Huerfano County Including Walsenburg; Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher; Bent County Including Las Animas
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov