Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 12:31AM MDT until March 11 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 11:31pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 3:45pm
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 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for
gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Thursday
afternoon through Thursday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 224.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 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.
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:
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov