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Red Flag Warning 3, NWS Pueblo, CO

January 29, 20188 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this red flag warning at Jan 29, 2018, 9:42 AM MST for 8 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Jan 30, 2018, 10:00 AM MST. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 29, 2018, 9:42 AM MST (16:42 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 30, 2018, 10:00 AM MST
Expired
Jan 30, 2018, 6:00 PM MST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Costilla County, CO, Custer County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Saguache County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:40 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 12:00Z, 4.7 hours before the alert went out and 262 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2018-01-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2018-01-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 187 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1981 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
187 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
202 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

864 
WWUS85 KPUB 291642
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
942 AM MST Mon Jan 29 2018

...Red Flag Warning has been issued from Noon until 6 pm on
Tuesday for gusty winds, low humidities and dry fuels for fire
zones 222, and 226 through 229 which includes El Paso, Fremont,
Pueblo and Huerfano counties...

COZ222-226>229-300845-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0003.180130T1900Z-180131T0100Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
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-
942 AM MST Mon Jan 29 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
222...226...227...228 AND 229...

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 6 PM MST Tuesday.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...226...227...228 and 
  229.

* Winds...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
184 
WWUS85 KPUB 292142
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
242 PM MST Mon Jan 29 2018

...Red Flag Warning is in effect for Tuesday from Noon until 6 PM 
for gusty winds, low humidities and dry fuels for fire zones 222, 
and 226 through 229 which includes El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo and 
Huerfano counties...

COZ222-226>229-301345-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0003.180130T1900Z-180131T0100Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
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-
242 PM MST Mon Jan 29 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MST
TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 222...226...227...228 AND 229...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...226...227...228 and 
  229.

* Winds...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up 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.

&&

$$
198 
WWUS85 KPUB 301113
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
413 AM MST Tue Jan 30 2018

...Red Flag Warning is in effect for Tuesday from 10 AM until 6 
PM for gusty winds, low humidities and dry fuels for fire zones 
222, and 225 through 230 which includes the Eastern Mountains
along with El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo, Huerfano and western Las
Animas Counties...

...A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Wednesday morning through
Wednesday afternoon for gusty winds, low humidity values and dry
fuels for fire weather zones 222, 225, 229 and 230 which includes
the Eastern Mountains along with Fremont, Huerfano and western Las
Animas Counties...

COZ225-230-310315-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0001.180131T1800Z-180201T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KPUB.FW.W.0003.180130T1700Z-180131T0100Z/
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
413 AM MST Tue Jan 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 225 AND 230...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 225 AND 230...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 10 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for
gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Wednesday
morning through Wednesday afternoon.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 225 and 230.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph this
  afternoon, and west 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph on
  Wednesday.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

COZ222-229-310315-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0001.180131T1800Z-180201T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KPUB.FW.W.0003.180130T1700Z-180131T0100Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
413 AM MST Tue Jan 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
MST THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222 AND 229...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222 AND 229...

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

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222 and 229.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 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 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.

&&

$$

COZ226>228-310100-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FW.W.0003.180130T1700Z-180131T0100Z/
Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest-
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado
Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo-
413 AM MST Tue Jan 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
MST THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227 and 228...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 226...227 and 228.

* Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 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 either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$
189 
WWUS85 KPUB 302155
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
255 PM MST Tue Jan 30 2018

...Red Flag Warning is in effect today until 6 PM for gusty 
winds, low humidities and dry fuels for fire zones 222, and 225 
through 230 which includes the eastern Mountains along with El 
Paso, Fremont, Pueblo, Huerfano and western Las Animas counties...

...A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Wednesday from 11 AM
until 5 PM for gusty winds, low humidity values and dry fuels, 
for fire weather zones 222, 225, 229 and 230 which includes the 
eastern Mountains along with Fremont, Huerfano and western Las 
Animas counties...

COZ222-225-229-230-311400-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0001.180131T1800Z-180201T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0004.180131T1800Z-180201T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180131T0100Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
255 PM MST Tue Jan 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
222...225...229 AND 230...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
222...225...229 AND 230...

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 6 PM today. Also, a 
Red Flag Warning has been issued for Wednesday. for gusty winds 
and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 5 PM 
MST. 

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...225...229 and 230.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 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.

&&

$$

COZ226>228-310100-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180131T0100Z/
Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest-
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado
Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo-
255 PM MST Tue Jan 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
226...227 AND 228...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 226...227 and 228.

* Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 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.

&&

$$
101 
WWUS85 KPUB 310105
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
605 PM MST Tue Jan 30 2018

...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for Wednesday from 11 AM 
until 5 PM for gusty winds, low humidity values and dry fuels, for
fire weather zones 222, 225, 229 and 230 which includes the 
eastern Mountains along with Fremont, Huerfano and western Las 
Animas counties...
...Red Flag Warning for this evening has expired for fire weather
zones 222 and 225 through 230...

COZ222-225-229-230-311715-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180131T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0004.180131T1800Z-180201T0000Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
605 PM MST Tue Jan 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 5 PM MST
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 222...225...229 AND 230...
...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...225...229 AND 230...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...225...229 and 230.

* Winds...West 10 to 20 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.

&&

$$

COZ226>228-310215-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180131T0100Z/
Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest-
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado
Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo-
605 PM MST Tue Jan 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227 AND 228...

$$

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.