Red Flag Warning 19, NWS Pueblo, CO

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
650 PM MDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...The Red Flag Warning that was in effect for today has been
allowed to expire...

...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for Saturday afternoon
through Saturday evening for gusty winds, low relative humidity
and dry fuels for fire weather zones 227 through 233 which
includes the I-25 corridor from Colorado Springs south to Raton
Pass, Crowley County and Otero County...

COZ227>233-241700-
/O.CAN.KPUB.FW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180324T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0019.180324T1800Z-180325T0100Z/
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-
650 PM MDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 227 THROUGH 233... 

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR TODAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR GUSTY WINDS 
AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 227 THROUGH
233...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the Red Flag
Warning for today. The Red Flag Warning for tomorrow continues.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 227...228...229...230... 
  231...232 and 233.

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 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 either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ226-234>237-240200-
/O.CAN.KPUB.FW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180324T0100Z/
Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest-
Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas-
Prowers County Including Lamar-
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands-
650 PM MDT Fri Mar 23 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR TODAY IS CANCELLED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND 
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...234...235...236
AND 237...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the Red Flag
Warning that was in effect for this area today.

Conditions are no longer meeting criteria. However, it remains 
dry and windy. Caution needs to continue.

$$

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
322 AM MDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...A Red Flag Warning is in effect from Noon until 7 PM today for gusty
winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels for fire weather zones
227 through 233 which includes the I-25 corridor from Colorado 
Springs south to Raton Pass, Crowley County and Otero County...

...A Fire Weather Watch has been issued from Sunday afternoon
through Sunday evening for gusty winds, low relative humidity and
dry fuels for fire weather zones 224, 225, 229, 230, and 233,
which includes the San Luis Valley, the lower slopes of the Sangre
de Cristo and Wet Mountains, Huerfano county and Las Animas
county...

COZ229-230-233-250130-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0015.180325T1800Z-180326T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0019.180324T1800Z-180325T0100Z/
Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
322 AM MDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 229...230 AND 233...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 229...230 AND 233...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 229...230 and 233.

* Winds...South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 
  mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 6 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 either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ227-228-231-232-250100-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0019.180324T1800Z-180325T0100Z/
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-
322 AM MDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 227...228...231 AND 232...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 227...228...231 and 232.

* Winds...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 13 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 either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ224-225-250130-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0015.180325T1800Z-180326T0100Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-
322 AM MDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 224 AND 225...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 224 and 225.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
304 PM MDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...A Red Flag Warning remain in effect until 7 PM today for gusty
winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels for fire weather zones
227 through 233 which includes the I-25 corridor from Colorado 
Springs south to Raton Pass, Crowley County and Otero County...

...A Red Flag Warning has been issued from Sunday afternoon 
through Sunday evening for gusty winds, low relative humidity and 
dry fuels for fire weather zones 224, 225, 228, 229, 230, 233 and
237, which includes the San Luis Valley, the lower slopes of the 
Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, Pueblo, Huerfano, Baca, and 
Las Animas counties...

COZ229-230-233-251315-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0015.180325T1800Z-180326T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0020.180325T1800Z-180326T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180325T0100Z/
Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
304 PM MDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...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 NOON TO 7 PM MDT SUNDAY 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 noon to 7 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no 
longer in effect.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 229...230 and 233.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 6 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 either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ228-251315-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0020.180325T1800Z-180326T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180325T0100Z/
Pueblo County Including Pueblo-
304 PM MDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
227...228...231 AND 232...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 228...

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 noon to 7 PM MDT Sunday.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 228.

* Winds...Today, southeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. On
  Sunday, south 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. 

* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 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 either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ224-225-251315-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0015.180325T1800Z-180326T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0020.180325T1800Z-180326T0100Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-
304 PM MDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 224 
AND 225...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in 
effect from noon to 7 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no 
longer in effect.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 224 and 225.

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 11 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 either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ237-251315-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0020.180325T1800Z-180326T0100Z/
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands-
304 PM MDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 
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 noon to 7 PM MDT Sunday.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 237.

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 7 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 either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ227-231-232-250100-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180325T0100Z/
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado
Springs-Crowley County Including Ordway-
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
304 PM MDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
227...228...231 AND 232...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 227...231 and 232.

* Winds...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 14 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 either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
719 PM MDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...Red Flag Warning for Today allowed to Expire...

...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from Sunday afternoon 
through Sunday evening for gusty winds, low relative humidity and 
dry fuels for fire weather zones 224, 225, 228, 229, 230, 233 and
237 which includes the San Luis Valley, the lower slopes of the 
Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas
and Baca Counties...

COZ228>230-233-250930-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180325T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0020.180325T1800Z-180326T0100Z/
Pueblo County Including Pueblo-
Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
719 PM MDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT
SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 
228, 229, 230 AND 233... 
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR TODAY HAS EXPIRED FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 
228, 229, 230 AND 233...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 228...229...230 and 233.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 6 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 either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures may
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ227-231-232-250230-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180325T0100Z/
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado
Springs-Crowley County Including Ordway-
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
719 PM MDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR TODAY HAS EXPIRED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 227, 231, AND 232...

Conditions are no longer meeting criteria. It remains breezy and
dry, though, so caution should continue.

$$

COZ224-225-237-250930-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0020.180325T1800Z-180326T0100Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands-
719 PM MDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT
SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 
224, 225, AND 237...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 237.

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 7 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 either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures may
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
100 PM MDT Fri Mar 23 2018

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1258 PM MDT Fri Mar 23 2018

Added El Paso county to the High Wind warning with several reports
of 60 mph gusts around the Air Force Academy as band of virga and
sprinkles moves away from the higher terrain. Still expect winds
to slowly back off later this afternoon, and will reevaluate
warning area with afternoon forecast package.

UPDATE Issued at 1208 PM MDT Fri Mar 23 2018

Extended the expiration of the high wind warning until 6 pm mdt as
HRRR suggests winds will remain strong into late afternoon,
especially around Walsenburg. Have seen a couple 50 kt gusts
around El Paso county the past hr or two, but with most mesoscale
model guidance suggesting a slow decrease in wind speeds through
the afternoon, will refrain from a high wind highlight here. Over
the mountains, appears main band of precip shifting north and east
away from the Continental Divide, so may end winter wx advisory a
little earlier than scheduled, though will wait until snow ends
around mid-afternoon to make the change.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 414 AM MDT Fri Mar 23 2018

Main concerns for today include high fire danger and strong winds,
along with snow amounts along the Cont Dvd.  An upper level
disturbance will be moving acrs CO today.  This system will continue
bringing snow to the Cont Dvd, with the best chances and heaviest
snow expected this morning and into the early afternoon.  The snow
is then expected to increase later in the afternoon as the
disturbance moves east. Some precip is also expected over portions
of the Sangres, especially the northern Sangres and Pike Peak, with
maybe just some light snow accumulations.   Very windy conditions
are expected acrs southern CO today.  The HRRR is showing gusts of
50+ kts from around 15Z thru about 19-20Z from southwest Pueblo
county, south to the state line.  Will issue a High Wind Warning
would be a good idea for these areas given the danger to high-
profile, lightweight vehicles.  The other concern is the high fire
danger with the strong winds acrs the southeast plains, and
humidities expected to fall below 15 percent.  The current Red Flag
Warning still looks good for timing and areal coverage.  Temps today
will be well above average in most areas, with mid 70s to lower or
mid 80s acrs most of the southeast plains, 60s in the San Luis
Valley and mostly 50s in the Upper Arkansas River Valley.

Tonight, with the upper disturbance moving out of the area, chances
for precip will end, and the winds will decrease.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday through Thursday)
Issued at 414 AM MDT Fri Mar 23 2018

Saturday and Sunday...A large upper trough sitting off the West
Coast Sat morning will move onshore and into the Great Basin through
Sun. This will keep strong southwest flow aloft as well as elevated
temperatures in place across the region over the weekend. Dry
conditions will persist for the forecast area, with isolated snow
showers returning to the Continental Divide by Sun evening. Critical
fire weather conditions remain a primary concern, but will leave the
Fire Weather Watch in place for Sat as is for the time being.
Slightly cooler and more moist air is forecast to move in from the
east Sat morning, so the only area that would reach critical fire
criteria with respect to RH levels would be along the I-25 corridor,
which is currently the watch area. Southerly sfc winds are expected
to strengthen and get gusty at times through Sat aftn, but they are
still somewhat of a question so feel another model run or two is
needed before any sort of upgrade. As for Sun, temps warm back up
and there looks to be a more uniform southwest wind component across
all of the plains so another critical fire weather day may be in the
offing. Expect highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s for the high
valleys both days, while the plains will see mid 60s to lower 70s on
Sat, and upper 60s to upper 70s on Sun.

Monday through Thursday...EC and GFS models are in good agreement on
a split flow solution developing for the next work week. The upper
trough over the Great Basin on Mon will split into an upper
shortwave over the northern Rockies, and a closed low dropping south
into AZ Mon night. The low tracks across southern AZ and NM Tue into
Wed, reaches the TX Panhandle Wed night, then rejoins the northern
wave over the central US on Thu. Mon is expected to be the last warm
day as west-southwest downslope winds will still be in place for
much of the day, as snow increases over the higher terrain. Pcpn
chances start to increase across all of the forecast area starting
Mon night and lasts through Wed, as well as increased cloud cover
and much cooler temps for Tue and Wed. By Thu northwest flow aloft
settles in, with pcpn tapering off across the southern portions of
the forecast area through the morning. The best pcpn chances fore
the area will be Mon night through Tue morning, then again Wed aftn
and evening right before the closed low rejoins the northern wave.
Pcpn amounts will become more clear as the event nears. Look for
maximum temps in the 50s for the high valleys and upper 50s to lower
70s for the plains on Mon, mid 40s to mid 50s for most areas Tue and
Wed, then 50s to near 60F for most areas on Thu. Moore

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday afternoon)
Issued at 1136 AM MDT Fri Mar 23 2018

VFR conditions expected the next 24 hrs at all terminals, although
some patchy blowing dust and brief MVFR vis may occur at KPUB and
KALS. Strong west winds, with gusts ranging from 35 to 45 kts,
will continue at all terminal forecast sites until early evening.
Winds will decrease this evening. Over the mountains, -shsn and
even some isolated -tssn will continue into the afternoon, then
improving conditions this evening and overnight as precip ends and
cigs lift.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning until 7 PM MDT this evening for COZ226>237.

Fire Weather Watch from Saturday afternoon through Saturday
evening for COZ227>233.

High Wind Warning until 7 PM MDT this evening for COZ084>088.

Winter Weather Advisory until 9 PM MDT this evening for COZ060-
068.

&&

UPDATE...PETERSEN
SHORT TERM...28
LONG TERM...MOORE
AVIATION...PETERSEN

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
106 PM MDT Fri Mar 23 2018

COZ058>089-093>099-241915-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
106 PM MDT Fri Mar 23 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Snow will continue along the Continental Divide today, with a few
to several inches of accumulation expected. Some of the eastern
mountain peaks may see a couple inches of snow accumulation this
afternoon.

High fire danger is expected today across the southeast plains,
where strong westerly winds can be expected, along with humidities
falling below 15 percent.

Strong westerly winds along the I-25 corridor, especially from
the Colorado City area to the New Mexico border, will cause
hazardous driving conditions on north to south oriented roads,
including I-25, due to strong crosswinds. Drivers of lightweight
or high profile vehicles should be prepared for strong winds, and
consider postponing travel until the winds decrease.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Another round of light to moderate accumulating snow will be
possible later Sunday night through Tuesday across the Continental
Divide, with rain and snow showers spreading across the rest of
the higher terrain and eastern plains Monday night through
Tuesday.

Brisk winds and continued warm dry conditions will lead to the
potential for high fire danger across the eastern plains on
Saturday and Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be likely along the Continental Divide today, and along the
Interstate 25 corridor.

10/27

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
145 PM MDT FRI MAR 23 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0134 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPOR 38.81N 104.71W
03/23/2018  M71 MPH          EL PASO            CO   ASOS

            ASOS STATION COS, COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT.

&&

KAM

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
204 PM MDT FRI MAR 23 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0136 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST LAMAR AIRPORT           38.07N 102.69W
03/23/2018  M59 MPH          PROWERS            CO   ASOS

            ASOS STATION LAA, LAMAR AIRPORT.

&&

KAM

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
214 PM MDT FRI MAR 23 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1020 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 4 ENE AIR FORCE ACADEMY 39.03N 104.80W
03/23/2018  M58 MPH          EL PASO            CO   CO-OP OBSERVER

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
219 PM MDT FRI MAR 23 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1200 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG 5 SW BLACK FOREST       38.96N 104.75W
03/23/2018                   EL PASO            CO   PUBLIC

            GUTTER AND FENCE DAMAGE TO HOME.

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KAM

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
236 PM MDT FRI MAR 23 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0200 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST WOLF CREEK PASS SUMMIT  37.46N 106.80W
03/23/2018  M83 MPH          MINERAL            CO   MESONET

            MESONET STATION CAWCP, WOLF CREEK PASS
            SUMMIT.

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
243 PM MDT FRI MAR 23 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0235 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST AGUILAR                 37.41N 104.65W
03/23/2018  M59 MPH          LAS ANIMAS         CO   MESONET

            MESONET STATION E2802, AGUILAR.

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