Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 1:24PM MDT until June 10 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is no longer in effect.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 223, 234 and 236.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 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:
Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf Creek Pass and Creede; Kiowa County Including Eads; Prowers County Including Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov