Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 6 at 12:55PM MDT until August 7 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 6, 2026 - 11:55am
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 4:00am
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 to 8 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222 and 228.
* WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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; Pueblo County Including Pueblo
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov