Red Flag Warning Issued for Southeast Colorado and Rampart Range Due to Extreme Fire Danger

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity. This alert replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch and signifies that critical fire weather conditions are imminent or occurring.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions and Fire Weather Zones (221, 234, 235, 236, and 237):

• Teller County/Rampart Range: Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
• Kiowa County: Including Eads
• Bent County: Including Las Animas
• Prowers County: Including Lamar
• Baca County: Including Springfield and the Eastern Comanche Grasslands

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas should prepare for extreme fire behavior. A Red Flag Warning indicates that a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to fires that spread uncontrollably and become very destructive. Outdoor burning should be avoided, and residents should follow local fire safety regulations.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: West to southwest winds between 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 55 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 7 percent.
• Impacts: Extreme fire danger is forecast. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and be difficult to contain.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11:00 AM MDT to 10:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14, 2026.