Alert archive / Colorado / Red Flag Warnings in 2017
Red Flag Warning 22, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this red flag warning at Mar 22, 2017, 2:38 PM MDT for 10 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Mar 23, 2017, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 22, 2017, 2:38 PM MDT (20:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 23, 2017, 11:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 23, 2017, 8:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
Counties Baca County, CO, Bent County, CO, Crowley County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Otero County, CO, Prowers County, CO, Pueblo County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 12:42 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 Wnw La Veta, CO | MESONET STATION 1 WNW LA VETA /D8514/. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 212 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1772 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 96 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 136 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
288 WWUS85 KPUB 222038 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 238 PM MDT Wed Mar 22 2017 ...A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM TODAY FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 229...230 AND 233...WHICH INCLUDES HUERFANO AND LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES... ...A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226 THROUGH 237 WHICH INCLUDES THE ENTIRE I-25 CORRIDOR AND ALL OF THE SOUTHEAST COLORADO PLAINS... COZ229-230-233-231245- /O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0015.170323T1700Z-170324T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0022.170323T1700Z-170324T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170323T0100Z/ Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- 238 PM MDT Wed Mar 22 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 229...230 AND 233... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 229...230 AND 233... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a new Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. This upgrades and replaces the Fire Weather Watch that was in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 229...230 and 233. * Winds...southwest 20 to 30 gusting to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...as low as 10 percent. * Impacts...conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected. Strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will result in the potential for extreme fire behavior. Burning or any other activities that could accidentally spark a wildfire should be postponed. && $$ COZ226>228-231-232-234>237-231245- /O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0015.170323T1700Z-170324T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0022.170323T1700Z-170324T0200Z/ Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands- Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas- Prowers County Including Lamar- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 238 PM MDT Wed Mar 22 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...231...232...234...235...236 AND 237... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. This upgrades and replaces the Fire Weather Watch that was in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 226...227...228...231... 232...234...235...236 and 237. * Winds...southwest 15 to 25 gusting to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...as low as 10 percent. * Impacts...conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected. Strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will result in the potential for extreme fire behavior. Burning or any other activities that could accidentally spark a wildfire should be postponed. && $$
5 follow-up statements
987 WWUS85 KPUB 230007 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 607 PM MDT Wed Mar 22 2017 ...A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226 THROUGH 237 WHICH INCLUDES THE I-25 CORRIDOR AND ALL OF THE SOUTHEAST COLORADO PLAINS... COZ229-230-233-231615- /O.CAN.KPUB.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170323T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0022.170323T1700Z-170324T0200Z/ Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- 607 PM MDT Wed Mar 22 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 229...230 AND 233... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for today that was in effect for Huerfano and Las Animas counties. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 229...230 and 233. * Winds...southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...as low as 10 percent. * Impacts...conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected. Strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will result in the potential for extreme fire behavior. Burning or any other activities that could accidentally spark a wildfire should be postponed. 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. && $$ COZ226>228-231-232-234>237-231615- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0022.170323T1700Z-170324T0200Z/ Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands- Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas- Prowers County Including Lamar- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 607 PM MDT Wed Mar 22 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...231...232...234...235...236 AND 237... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 226...227...228...231... 232...234...235...236 and 237. * Winds...southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...as low as 10 percent. * Impacts...conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected. Strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will result in the potential for extreme fire behavior. Burning or any other activities that could accidentally spark a wildfire should be postponed. && $$
581 WWUS85 KPUB 230014 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 614 PM MDT Wed Mar 22 2017 ...A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226 THROUGH 237 WHICH INCLUDES THE I-25 CORRIDOR AND ALL OF THE SOUTHEAST COLORADO PLAINS... COZ226>237-231615- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0022.170323T1700Z-170324T0200Z/ Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas- Prowers County Including Lamar- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 614 PM MDT Wed Mar 22 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...229...230...231...232... 233...234...235...236 AND 237... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 226...227...228...229... 230...231...232...233...234...235...236 and 237. * Winds...southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...as low as 10 percent. * Impacts...conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected. Strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will result in the potential for extreme fire behavior. Burning or any other activities that could accidentally spark a wildfire should be postponed. && $$
855 WWUS85 KPUB 231007 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 407 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM TODAY FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226 THROUGH 237 WHICH INCLUDES THE I-25 CORRIDOR AND ALL OF THE SOUTHEAST COLORADO PLAINS... COZ226>237-240200- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0022.170323T1700Z-170324T0200Z/ Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas- Prowers County Including Lamar- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 407 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228... 229...230...231...232...233...234...235...236 AND 237... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 226...227...228...229... 230...231...232...233...234...235...236 and 237. * Winds...southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...as low as 9 percent. * Impacts...conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected. Strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will result in the potential for extreme fire behavior. Burning or any other activities that could accidentally spark a wildfire should be postponed. && $$
711 WWUS85 KPUB 232052 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 252 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 8 PM THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226 THROUGH 237 WHICH INCLUDES THE I-25 CORRIDOR AND ALL OF THE SOUTHEAST COLORADO PLAINS... COZ226>237-240200- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170324T0200Z/ Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas- Prowers County Including Lamar- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 252 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...229...230...231...232... 233...234...235...236 AND 237... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 226...227...228...229... 230...231...232...233...234...235...236 and 237. * Winds...southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...5 to 10 percent. * Impacts...conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected. Strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will result in the potential for extreme fire behavior. Burning or any other activities that could accidentally spark a wildfire should be postponed. && $$
759 WWUS85 KPUB 240142 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 742 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...Red Flag Warning for southeast Colorado will be allowed to expire at 8 pm... Relative humidities are increasing across the southeast plains and thus the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. COZ226>237-240245- /O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170324T0200Z/ Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas- Prowers County Including Lamar- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 742 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...229...230...231... 232...233...234...235... 236 AND 237... The humidities across the southeast plains have increased above 15 percent and thus the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at 8 pm. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 4:30 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | PUB | Baca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Huerfano, Kiowa and 4 more | 10 hr |
| Mar 22, 3:15 PM MDT | High Wind Watch | PUB | Baca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Huerfano, Kiowa and 4 more | 25 hr |
| Mar 22, 3:30 PM MDT | Winter Storm Watch | PUB | Alamosa, Costilla, Custer, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano and 4 more | 24 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.