Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 9 at 12:40PM MDT until March 9 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 11:40am
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 3:45am
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 noon to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 222.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with 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.
Area Description:
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov