Red Flag Warning Issued for Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Surrounding Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southern Colorado, effective Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT, due to high winds and low humidity.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are expected, and it replaces the previously issued Fire Weather Watch.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several counties and municipalities in Southern Colorado, including:
- Fremont County: Including Canon City, Howard, and Texas Creek
- Southern El Paso County: Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs
- Pueblo County: Including Pueblo
- Crowley County: Including Ordway
- Otero County: Including La Junta and the Western Comanche Grasslands
- Eastern Las Animas County: Including Pinon Canyon
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected zones should exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. A Red Flag Warning means that a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Prepare for the possibility of rapid fire spread.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: West winds ranging from 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 9 percent.
- Impacts: Due to these conditions, fires will catch and spread quickly.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 11:00 AM MDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The warning is scheduled to expire at 9:00 PM MDT on the same day.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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