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Red Flag Warning 8, NWS Pueblo, CO

March 1, 201814 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this red flag warning at Mar 1, 2018, 3:21 PM MST for 14 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Mar 2, 2018, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 7 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
Mar 1, 2018, 3:21 PM MST (22:21 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 2, 2018, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 2, 2018, 6:00 PM MST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Baca County, CO, Bent County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Crowley County, CO, Custer County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Otero County, CO, Prowers County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Saguache County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 52 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:26 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, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 225 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 2018-03-01Temperature 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 2018-03-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 47 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1556 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
139 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
321 PM MST Thu Mar 1 2018

...A Red Flag Warning is now in effect from 11 AM through 6 PM
Friday for gusty winds, low relative humidities and dry fuels for
fire weather zones 222, 225, 229, and 233 through 237, which
includes the Lower Slopes of the Eastern Mountains, Fremont,
Huerfano, Las Animas, Baca, Prowers, Bent and Kiowa Counties...

...A Fire Weather Watch has been issued from Saturday morning
through Saturday evening for gusty winds, low relative humidity 
and dry fuels for fire weather zones 222, and 225 through 237,
which includes the Lower Slopes of the Eastern Mountains, Fremont
County, and all this Southeastern Colorado Plains...

COZ229-230-233>237-021430-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0005.180302T1800Z-180303T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0008.180302T1800Z-180303T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0006.180303T1800Z-180304T0300Z/
Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
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-
321 PM MST Thu Mar 1 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
229...230...233...234...235...236 AND 237...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 229...230...233...234...235...236 
AND 237...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, 
which is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. 

A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather 
Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in 
effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. 

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 229...230...233...234... 
  235...236 and 237.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 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 from Friday afternoon through Friday
  evening, and again Saturday afternoon and evening.

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.

&&

$$

COZ222-225-021430-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0008.180302T1800Z-180303T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0006.180303T1800Z-180304T0300Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-
321 PM MST Thu Mar 1 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 222 AND 225...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222 AND 225...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, 
which is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. A Fire Weather 
Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty 
winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Saturday morning
through Saturday evening.

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

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidity...7 to 12 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition,
  growth and spread of fires from Friday afternoon through Friday
  evening, and again Saturday afternoon and evening.

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>228-231-232-021430-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0006.180303T1800Z-180304T0300Z/
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-
321 PM MST Thu Mar 1 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...231 AND 232...

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

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 226...227...228...231 and 
  232.

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Relative Humidity...5 to 10 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition,
  growth and spread of fires from Saturday afternoon and evening.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
324 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM through 6 PM today 
for gusty winds, low relative humidities and dry fuels for fire 
weather zones 222 and 225 through 237, which includes the Lower 
Slopes of the Eastern Mountains, Fremont county, and all of 
the southeast plains...

...A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from late Saturday morning 
through Saturday evening for gusty winds, low relative humidity 
and dry fuels for fire weather zones 222, and 225 through 237, 
which includes the Lower Slopes of the Eastern Mountains, Fremont 
County, and all the southeast plains...

COZ226>228-231-232-030230-
/O.EXA.KPUB.FW.W.0008.180302T1800Z-180303T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0006.180303T1800Z-180304T0300Z/
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-
324 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...231 AND 232...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...231 AND 232...

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 this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 226...227...228...231 and 
  232.

* Winds...Southwest 10 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 from Saturday afternoon and evening.

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.

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.

&&

$$

COZ222-225-229-230-233>237-030230-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0008.180302T1800Z-180303T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0006.180303T1800Z-180304T0300Z/
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-
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-
324 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...225...229...230...233...234...235...
236 AND 237...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...225...229...230...233...
234...235...236 AND 237...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...225...229...230... 
  233...234...235...236 and 237.

* Winds...Southwest 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 from Friday afternoon through 
  Friday evening, and again Saturday afternoon and evening.

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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
326 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM through 6 PM today
for gusty winds, low relative humidities and dry fuels for fire
weather zones 222 and 225 through 237, which includes the Lower
Slopes of the Eastern Mountains, Fremont county, and all of the
southeast plains...

...A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from late Saturday morning
through Saturday evening for gusty winds, low relative humidity
and dry fuels for fire weather zones 222, and 225 through 237,
which includes the Lower Slopes of the Eastern Mountains, Fremont
County, and all of the southeast plains...

COZ222-225>237-030230-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0008.180302T1800Z-180303T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0006.180303T1800Z-180304T0300Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-
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-
326 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...225...226...227...228...229...230...
231...232...233...234...235...236 AND 237...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...225...226...227...228...
229...230...231...232...233...234...235...236 AND 237...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...225...226...227... 
  228...229...230...231...232...233...234...235...236 and 237.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 7 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition, 
  growth and spread of fires from Friday afternoon through 
  Friday evening, and again Saturday afternoon and evening.

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.

&&

$$
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WWUS85 KPUB 022245
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
345 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 6 PM this evening for 
gusty winds, low relative humidities and dry fuels for fire 
weather zones 222 and 225 through 237, which includes the Lower 
Slopes of the Eastern Mountains, Fremont county, and all of the 
southeast Plains...

...A Red Flag Warning is now in effect from Saturday 11 AM until 8
PM Saturday evening for gusty winds, low relative humidities and 
dry fuels for fire weather zones 222 and 225 through 237, which 
includes the Lower Slopes of the Eastern Mountains, Fremont 
county, and all of the southeast Plains...

...A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from late Sunday morning 
through Sunday evening for gusty winds, low relative humidity and
dry fuels for fire weather zones 226 through 237, which includes
all of the southeast Plains...

COZ226>237-031445-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0006.180303T1800Z-180304T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0009.180303T1800Z-180304T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0007.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180303T0100Z/
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-
345 PM MST Fri Mar 2 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...228...229...230...231...232...233...234...235...
236 AND 237...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST SATURDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
226...227...228...229...230...231...232...233...234...235...
236 AND 237...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...229...230...231...232...233...
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 MST Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has
also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low
relative humidity is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday
evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 226...227...228...229... 
  230...231...232...233...234...235...236 and 237.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 with gusts to 35 mph through this
  evening and again on Saturday. Southwest 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph on Sunday.

* Relative Humidity...5 to 10 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition,
  growth and spread of fires through this evening, Saturday
  afternoon and evening, and again on Sunday afternoon and 
  evening.

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.

&&

$$

COZ222-225-031445-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0006.180303T1800Z-180304T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0009.180303T1800Z-180304T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180303T0100Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-
345 PM MST Fri Mar 2 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 AND 225...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST SATURDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
222 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 11 AM to 8 PM MST Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.

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

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidity...5 to 10 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition,
  growth and spread of fires through Friday evening, and again 
  Saturday afternoon and evening.

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.

&&

$$
003 
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
553 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...A Red Flag Warning is now in effect from Saturday 11 AM until
8 PM Saturday evening for gusty winds, low relative humidities
and dry fuels for fire weather zones 222 and 225 through 237,
which includes the Lower Slopes of the Eastern Mountains, Fremont
county, and all of the southeast Plains...

...A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from late Sunday morning
through Sunday evening for gusty winds, low relative humidity and
dry fuels for fire weather zones 226 through 237, which includes
all of the southeast Plains...

COZ226>237-031700-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180303T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0009.180303T1800Z-180304T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0007.180304T1800Z-180305T0200Z/
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-
553 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...229...230...231...232...233...
234...235...236 AND 237...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...229...230...231...232...
233...234...235...236 AND 237...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on
  Saturday, increasing to 25-35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph 
  on Sunday.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 7 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition,
  growth and spread of fires Saturday afternoon and early evening,
  and again Sunday afternoon and early evening.

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.

&&

$$

COZ222-225-031700-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180303T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0009.180303T1800Z-180304T0300Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-
553 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 222 AND 225...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
222 AND 225...

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

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 7 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition,
  growth and spread of fires Saturday afternoon and evening.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 3:21 PM MSTFire Weather WatchPUBBaca, Bent, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, El Paso and 8 more24 hr

Nearby

Red Flag Warnings in Colorado, 2018Every red flag warning in 2018

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.