Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 12 at 11:36AM MDT until March 14 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 10:36am
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 2:45am
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 Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has
also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low
relative humidity is in effect from Saturday morning through
Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 225.
* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires could
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.
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:
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet Mountains/La Veta Pass
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov