Alert archive / Colorado / Red Flag Warnings in 2020
Red Flag Warning 34, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this red flag warning at Jun 5, 2020, 3:12 PM MDT for 10 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Jun 6, 2020, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr. 17 reports 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
- Jun 5, 2020, 3:12 PM MDT (21:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 6, 2020, 11:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Jun 6, 2020, 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 21:14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 11:14 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 3 Wsw Air Force Academy, CO | RAMPART SENSOR GUSTED TO 61 MPH. |
| Jun 6, 11:58 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 5 Ese Wetmore, CO | MESONET STATION RDDC2 RED CREEK. |
| Jun 6, 1:55 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 77 | 4 S Weston, CO | AWOS STATION 3CO4 4 S WESTON. |
| Jun 6, 3:38 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 3 Ese Hoehne, CO | AWOS STATION KTAD TRINIDAD AIRPORT. |
| Jun 6, 3:40 PM MDT | HAIL 0.5 | 3 Se Manitou Springs, CO | |
| Jun 6, 4:18 PM MDT | TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Nnw Air Force Academy, CO | |
| Jun 6, 4:18 PM MDT | TSTM WND GST 69 | 3 Ssw Air Force Academy, CO | |
| Jun 6, 4:24 PM MDT | TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Ene Manitou Springs, CO | |
| Jun 6, 4:26 PM MDT | TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Se Monument, CO | |
| Jun 6, 4:38 PM MDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 W Ellicott, CO | DELAYED REPORT: LARGE BARN AND TACK HOUSE KNOCKED OVER INTERSECTION OF HWY 94 AND ANTELOPE DRIVE. DOPPLER ESTIMATED WINDS OF 60-65 MPH. |
| Jun 6, 4:38 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 3 Ene Manitou Springs, CO | |
| Jun 6, 4:38 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 4 Ese Air Force Academy, CO | KAFF PEAK WIND GUST. |
| Jun 6, 4:42 PM MDT | TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 Se Peterson Afb, CO | ASOS STATION KCOS COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT. |
| Jun 6, 4:43 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 3 Se Manitou Springs, CO | |
| Jun 6, 4:45 PM MDT | TSTM WND DMG | Calhan, CO | DELAYED REPORT: ROOF PEELED OFF A TRAILER HOME NEAR THE EPCO FAIRGROUNDS. TIME ESTIMATED PER DOPPLER RADAR SIGNATURES. DOPPLER RADAR ESTIMATES 70-75 MPH WINDS. |
| Jun 6, 4:58 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 87 | 1 Nw Air Force Academy, CO | CADET CHAPEL REPORTED 87 MPH WIND GUST WITHIN SHOWERS. |
| Jun 6, 5:13 PM MDT | TSTM WND GST 62 | 5 Ne Blende, CO |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 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
- 5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -350 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3143 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 32 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 34 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 110 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
462 WWUS85 KPUB 052112 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 312 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2020 ...A Red Flag Warning has been issued for 11 AM through 8 PM Saturday for gusty winds, low relative humidity, high Haines indices, dry fuels, and potential for dry lightning for fire weather zones 226 through 237...which includes all of the southeast plains... ...A Red Flag Warning has been issued for 11 AM through 9 PM Sunday for gusty winds, low relative humidity, high Haines indices, and dry fuels for fire weather zones 220 through 222, and 224 through 237...which includes the central mountains, Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, San Luis Valley, Wet Mountain Valley, the I-25 corridor, and Fremont, Crowley, Otero, Bent, eastern Las Animas, Kiowa, Prowers, and Baca Counties... COZ231>237-061315- /O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0024.200606T1700Z-200607T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0034.200606T1700Z-200607T0200Z/ /O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0025.200607T1700Z-200608T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0035.200607T1700Z-200608T0300Z/ 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- 312 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, HIGH HAINES INDICES, AND DRY LIGHTNING, FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 231...232...233...234...235...236 AND 237... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 231...232...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 high haines indices, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 231...232...233...234... 235...236 and 237. * Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph Saturday...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph on Sunday. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Additional Information...There is potential for dry lightning on Saturday. * Impacts...Weather conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread. Any wildfire starts due to lightning could grow rapidly out of control. * Haines...6. 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. && $$ COZ226>230-061315- /O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0025.200607T1700Z-200608T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0035.200607T1700Z-200608T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0034.200606T1700Z-200607T0200Z/ Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- 312 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...229 AND 230... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...229 AND 230... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and high haines indices, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 226...227...228...229 and 230. * Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph on Saturday. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph on Sunday. * Relative Humidity...As low as 7 percent. * Additional Information...There is potential for dry lightning on Saturday. * Impacts...Weather conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread. Any wildfire starts due to lightning could grow rapidly out of control. * Haines...6. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ220>222-224-225-061315- /O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0025.200607T1700Z-200608T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0035.200607T1700Z-200608T0300Z/ Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County- Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument- Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache- Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet Mountains/La Veta Pass- 312 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220...221...222...224 AND 225... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and high haines indices, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 220...221...222...224 and 225. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Impacts...Weather conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread. Any smoldering wildfires due to lightning on Saturday, could grow rapidly out of control on Sunday. * Haines...5. 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
485 WWUS85 KPUB 052315 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 515 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2020 ...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 11 AM through 8 PM Saturday for gusty winds, low relative humidity, high Haines indices, dry fuels, and potential for dry lightning for fire weather zones 226 through 237...which includes all of the southeast plains... ...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 11 AM through 9 PM Sunday for gusty winds, low relative humidity, high Haines indices, and dry fuels for fire weather zones 220 through 222, and 224 through 237...which includes the central mountains, Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, San Luis Valley, Wet Mountain Valley, the I-25 corridor, and Fremont, Crowley, Otero, Bent, eastern Las Animas, Kiowa, Prowers, and Baca Counties... COZ226>237-061515- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0034.200606T1700Z-200607T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0035.200607T1700Z-200608T0300Z/ 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- 515 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES, AND DRY LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227... 228...229...230... 231...232...233...234...235...236 AND 237... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES 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...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph on Saturday. On Sunday, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Additional Information...There is potential for dry lightning on Saturday. * Impacts...Weather conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread. Any wildfire starts due to lightning could grow rapidly out of control. * Haines...6. 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. && $$ COZ220>222-224-225-061515- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0035.200607T1700Z-200608T0300Z/ Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County- Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument- Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache- Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet Mountains/La Veta Pass- 515 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220...221...222...224 AND 225... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 220...221...222...224 and 225. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Impacts...Weather conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread. Any smoldering wildfires due to lightning on Saturday, could grow rapidly out of control on Sunday. * Haines...5. 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. && $$
298 WWUS85 KPUB 060954 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 354 AM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020 ...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 11 AM through 8 PM today for gusty winds, low relative humidity, high Haines indices, dry fuels, and potential for dry lightning for fire weather zones 226 through 237...which includes all of the southeast plains... ...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 11 AM through 9 PM Sunday for gusty winds, low relative humidity, high Haines indices, and dry fuels for fire weather zones 220 through 222, and 224 through 237...which includes the central mountains, Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, San Luis Valley, Wet Mountain Valley, the I-25 corridor, and Fremont, Crowley, Otero, Bent, eastern Las Animas, Kiowa, Prowers, and Baca Counties... COZ226>237-070200- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0034.200606T1700Z-200607T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0035.200607T1700Z-200608T0300Z/ 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- 354 AM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020 ...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... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY 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...For today...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For Sunday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...For today...10 to 20 percent. For tomorrow...5 to 10 percent. * Additional Information...Lightning is expected to occur this afternoon. This lightning activity could cause new fires to start. Lightning activity is not anticipated on Sunday. * Impacts...Weather conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread. Any wildfire starts due to lightning could grow rapidly out of control. * Haines...6. 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. && $$ COZ220>222-224-225-070200- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0035.200607T1700Z-200608T0300Z/ Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County- Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument- Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache- Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet Mountains/La Veta Pass- 354 AM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220... 221...222...224 AND 225... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 220...221...222...224 and 225. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Impacts...Weather conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread. Any smoldering wildfires due to lightning on Saturday, could grow rapidly out of control on Sunday. * Haines...5. 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. && $$ Hodanish
405 WWUS85 KPUB 062048 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 248 PM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020 ...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 8 PM today for gusty winds, low relative humidity, high Haines indices, dry fuels, and potential for dry lightning for fire weather zones 226 through 237...which includes all of the southeast plains... ...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 11 AM through 9 PM Sunday for gusty winds, low relative humidity, high Haines indices, and dry fuels for fire weather zones 220 through 222, and 224 through 237...which includes the central mountains, Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, San Luis Valley, Wet Mountain Valley, the I-25 corridor, and Fremont, Crowley, Otero, Bent, eastern Las Animas, Kiowa, Prowers, and Baca Counties... ...A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Monday afternoon and evening for gusty winds, low relative humidity, high Haines indices, and dry fuels for fire weather zones 220 through 222, and 224 through 237...which includes the central mountains, Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, San Luis Valley, Wet Mountain Valley, the I-25 corridor, and Fremont, Crowley, Otero, Bent, eastern Las Animas, Kiowa, Prowers, and Baca Counties... COZ226>237-071300- /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0026.200608T1700Z-200609T0300Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0034.000000T0000Z-200607T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0035.200607T1700Z-200608T0300Z/ 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- 248 PM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...229...230...231...232... 233...234...235...236 AND 237... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...229...230... 231...232...233...234...235...236 AND 237... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES 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 Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and high haines indices, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 226...227...228...229... 230...231...232...233...234...235...236 and 237. * Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph through this evening...then South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for Sunday and Monday. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Additional Information...Lightning is expected to occur this afternoon. This lightning activity could cause new fires to start. Lightning activity is not anticipated on Sunday or Monday. * Impacts...Weather conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread. Any wildfire starts due to lightning could grow rapidly out of control. * Haines...6. 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. && $$ COZ220>222-224-225-071300- /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0026.200608T1700Z-200609T0300Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0035.200607T1700Z-200608T0300Z/ Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County- Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument- Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache- Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet Mountains/La Veta Pass- 248 PM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220...221...222...224 AND 225... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220...221...222...224 AND 225... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and high haines indices, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 220...221...222...224 and 225. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph Sunday...then southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph possible on Monday. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Impacts...Weather conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread. Any smoldering wildfires due to lightning on Saturday, could grow rapidly out of control on Sunday and Monday. * Haines...6. 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. && $$
413 WWUS85 KPUB 070204 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 804 PM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020 ...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 11 AM through 9 PM Sunday for gusty winds, low relative humidity, high Haines indices, and dry fuels for fire weather zones 220 through 222, and 224 through 237...which includes the central mountains, Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, San Luis Valley, Wet Mountain Valley, the I-25 corridor, and Fremont, Crowley, Otero, Bent, eastern Las Animas, Kiowa, Prowers, and Baca Counties... ...A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect for Monday afternoon and evening for gusty winds, low relative humidity, high Haines indices, and dry fuels for fire weather zones 220 through 222, and 224 through 237...which includes the central mountains, Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, San Luis Valley, Wet Mountain Valley, the I-25 corridor, and Fremont, Crowley, Otero, Bent, eastern Las Animas, Kiowa, Prowers, and Baca Counties... COZ226>237-071815- /O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0034.000000T0000Z-200607T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0035.200607T1700Z-200608T0300Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0026.200608T1700Z-200609T0300Z/ 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- 804 PM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228...229...230...231... 232...233...234...235...236 AND 237... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226...227...228... 229...230...231...232...233...234...235...236 AND 237... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THIS EVENING HAS EXPIRED... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 226...227...228...229... 230...231...232...233...234...235...236 and 237. * Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Impacts...Weather conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread. Any smoldering wildfires due to lightning on Saturday, could grow rapidly out of control on Sunday and Monday. * Haines...6. 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. && $$ COZ220>222-224-225-071815- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0035.200607T1700Z-200608T0300Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0026.200608T1700Z-200609T0300Z/ Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County- Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument- Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache- Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet Mountains/La Veta Pass- 804 PM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220... 221...222...224 AND 225... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220...221...222...224 AND 225... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 220...221...222...224 and 225. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Impacts...Weather conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread. Any smoldering wildfires due to lightning on Saturday, could grow rapidly out of control on Sunday and Monday. * Haines...6. 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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Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 4:04 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | PUB | Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla and 14 more | 11 hr |
| Jun 5, 2:17 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 43 min |
| Jun 5, 2:29 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 46 min |
| Jun 5, 3:12 PM MDT | Red Flag Warning | PUB | Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla and 14 more | 54 hr |
| Jun 5, 3:20 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | PUB | Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley and 9 more | 30 hr |
| Jun 5, 3:28 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 47 min |
| Jun 5, 4:42 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 33 min |
| Jun 5, 5:28 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 17 min |
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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.