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Red Flag Warning 2, NWS Pueblo, CO

February 7, 20215 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this red flag warning at Feb 7, 2021, 3:38 AM MST for 5 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Feb 7, 2021, 12:00 PM MST. It was in force for 5 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
Feb 7, 2021, 3:38 AM MST (10:38 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 7, 2021, 12:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 7, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties El Paso County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Pueblo County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:42 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 (KDNR), launched 00:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 234 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 00:00Z on 2021-02-07Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-02-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 85 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
2732 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
81 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
85 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
251 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

106 
WWUS85 KPUB 071038
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
338 AM MST Sun Feb 7 2021

...A Red Flag Warning has been issued from Noon until 5 PM today
for gusty winds, low humidity and dry fuels, for fire weather
zones 222, 226, 227 and 228, which includes El Paso, Pueblo and
Fremont Counties...

COZ222-226>228-080000-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0002.210207T1900Z-210208T0000Z/
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-
338 AM MST Sun Feb 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 222...226...227 AND 228...

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 today to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

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

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

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire 
  growth and spread.

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
435 
WWUS85 KPUB 071829
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1129 AM MST Sun Feb 7 2021

...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from Noon until 5 PM 
today for gusty winds, low humidity and dry fuels, for fire 
weather zones 222, 226, 227, 228, 229, and 230 which includes El 
Paso, Pueblo, Fremont, Huerfano, and western Las Animas 
Counties...

COZ229-230-080000-
/O.EXA.KPUB.FW.W.0002.210207T1900Z-210208T0000Z/
Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
1129 AM MST Sun Feb 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 229 
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 until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

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

* Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire 
  growth and spread.

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.

&&

$$

COZ222-226>228-080000-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0002.210207T1900Z-210208T0000Z/
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-
1129 AM MST Sun Feb 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 222...226...227 AND 228...

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

* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire 
  growth and spread.

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.

&&

$$
525 
WWUS85 KPUB 072210
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
310 PM MST Sun Feb 7 2021

...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 5 PM today for 
gusty winds, low humidity and dry fuels, for fire weather zones 
222, 226, 227, 228, 229, and 230 which includes El Paso, Pueblo, 
Fremont, Huerfano, and western Las Animas Counties...

...A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 11 AM until 5 PM 
Monday for gusty winds, low humidity and dry fuels, for fire 
weather zones 222, 226, 227, 228, 229, and 230 which includes El 
Paso, Pueblo, Fremont, Huerfano, and western Las Animas 
Counties...

COZ222-226>230-081415-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0003.210208T1800Z-210209T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210208T0000Z/
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-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
310 PM MST Sun Feb 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 222...226...227...228...229 AND 230... 

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 5 PM MST MONDAY FOR 
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 
222...226...227...228...229 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 11 AM to 5 PM MST Monday.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...226...227...228... 
  229 and 230.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.

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

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire 
  growth and spread.

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.

&&

$$
675 
WWUS85 KPUB 072357
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
457 PM MST Sun Feb 7 2021

...Red Flag Warning will expire at 5 pm this afternoon for fire 
weather zones 222, 226, 227, 228, 229, and 230 which includes El 
Paso, Pueblo, Fremont, Huerfano, and western Las Animas 
Counties...

...A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM until 5 PM Monday 
for gusty winds, low humidity and dry fuels, for fire weather 
zones 222, 226, 227, 228, 229, and 230 which includes El Paso, 
Pueblo, Fremont, Huerfano, and western Las Animas Counties...

COZ222-226>230-081600-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210208T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0003.210208T1800Z-210209T0000Z/
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-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
457 PM MST Sun Feb 7 2021


...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR 
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...226...227... 228...229 AND 230...

wINDS WILL DECREASE LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND HUMIDITY VALUES WILL
INCREASE. 


...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 
222...226...227... 228...229 AND 230 from 11 AM to 5 PM Monday...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...226...227...228... 
  229 and 230.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire 
  growth and spread.

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 7, 3:10 PM MSTRed Flag WarningPUBEl Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo26 hr

Nearby

Red Flag Warnings in Colorado, 2021Every red flag warning in 2021

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.