Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 13 at 12:33AM MDT until March 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 11:33pm
Expires:
March 13, 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 11 AM to 10 PM MDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220.
* WINDS...For today, west 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. For
Saturday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 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.
Area Description:
Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov