Alert archive / Colorado / Red Flag Warnings in 2021
Red Flag Warning 24, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this red flag warning at Apr 23, 2021, 2:58 PM MDT for 7 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Apr 24, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. 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
- Apr 23, 2021, 2:58 PM MDT (20:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 24, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 24, 2021, 8:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
Counties Alamosa County, CO, Conejos County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Rio Grande County, CO, Saguache County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 160 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:57 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
Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 291 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2613 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -130 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -106 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
419 WWUS85 KPUB 232058 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 258 PM MDT Fri Apr 23 2021 ...A Red Flag Warnings has been issued from 12PM to 8PM for gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire Weather Zones 224, 229, 230 and 233, which includes the San Luis Valley, Huerfano County and Las Animas County... ...A Fire Weather Watch has been issued from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening for gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire Weather Zones 220, 223, and 227 through 237, which includes the San Luis Valley, the upper Arkansas River Valley, Fremont, and the eastern plains excluding northern El Paso County... ...A Fire Weather Watch has been issued from Monday afternoon through Monday evening for gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire Weather Zones 220, 223, and 227 through 237, which includes the San Luis Valley, the upper Arkansas River Valley, Fremont, and the eastern plains excluding northern El Paso County... COZ224-229-230-233-241300- /O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0012.210424T1800Z-210425T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0024.210424T1800Z-210425T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0013.210425T1800Z-210426T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0014.210426T1800Z-210427T0200Z/ San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- 258 PM MDT Fri Apr 23 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, DRY FUELS, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 224...229... 230 AND 233... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, DRY FUELS, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 224...229...230 AND 233... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, DRY FUELS, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 224...229...230 AND 233... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity,dry fuels, and high Haines Indices, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity, dry fuels, and high Haines Indices is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. In addition, a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity, dry fuels, and high Haines Indices has been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 224...229...230 and 233. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 7 percent. * Temperatures...In the upper 50s. 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. && $$ COZ220-222-227-228-231-232-234>237-241300- /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0013.210425T1800Z-210426T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0014.210426T1800Z-210427T0200Z/ Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County-Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands- Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas- Prowers County Including Lamar- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 258 PM MDT Fri Apr 23 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, DRY FUELS, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220...222...227...228...231...232...234...235...236 AND 237... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, DRY FUELS, AND HIGH HAINES INDICES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220...222...227...228...231...232...234...235...236 AND 237... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity, dry fuels, and high Haines Indices, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 220...222...227...228... 231...232...234...235...236 and 237. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 6 percent. * Temperatures...In the mid 60s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$
3 follow-up statements
438 WWUS85 KPUB 241014 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 414 AM MDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12PM to 8PM today for Fire Weather Zones 224, 229, 230 and 233, which includes the San Luis Valley, Huerfano County and Las Animas County... ...A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening for Fire Weather Zones 220, 222, 224, 225 and 227 through 237, which includes the San Luis Valley, the upper Arkansas River Valley, the Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, Fremont County, and all the eastern plains excluding northern El Paso County... ...A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening for Fire Weather Zones 220, 222, 224, and 225 through 237, which includes the San Luis Valley, the Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, the upper Arkansas River Valley, Fremont County, and all of the eastern plains... COZ224-229-230-233-250215- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0024.210424T1800Z-210425T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0013.210425T1800Z-210426T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0014.210426T1800Z-210427T0200Z/ San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- 414 AM MDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 224...229...230 AND 233... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 224...229...230 AND 233... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 224...229...230 AND 233... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 224...229...230 and 233. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 6 percent. * Impacts...Conditions are will be favorable for extreme 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ225-250215- /O.EXA.KPUB.FW.A.0013.210425T1800Z-210426T0200Z/ /O.EXA.KPUB.FW.A.0014.210426T1800Z-210427T0200Z/ Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet Mountains/La Veta Pass- 414 AM MDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 225... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 225... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 225. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent. * Impacts...Conditions are will be favorable for extreme rates of fire growth and spread. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ226-250215- /O.EXA.KPUB.FW.A.0014.210426T1800Z-210427T0200Z/ Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- 414 AM MDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 226... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 226. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Impacts...Conditions are will be favorable for extreme rates of fire growth and spread. 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. && $$ COZ220-222-227-228-231-232-234>237-250215- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0013.210425T1800Z-210426T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0014.210426T1800Z-210427T0200Z/ Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County-Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands- Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas- Prowers County Including Lamar- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 414 AM MDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220...222...227...228...231...232...234...235...236 AND 237... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220...222...227... 228...231...232...234...235...236 AND 237... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 220...222...227...228... 231...232...234...235...236 and 237. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 5 percent. * Impacts...Conditions are will be favorable for extreme rates of fire growth and spread. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$
065 WWUS85 KPUB 242105 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 305 PM MDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 8PM today for Fire Weather Zones 224, 229, 230 and 233, which includes the San Luis Valley, Huerfano County and Las Animas County... ...A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12PM to 8PM Sunday for Fire Weather Zones 220, 222, 224, 225 and 227 through 237, which includes the San Luis Valley, the upper Arkansas River Valley, the Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, Fremont County, and all the eastern plains excluding northern El Paso County... ...A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening for Fire Weather Zones 220, 222, 224, and 225 through 237, which includes the San Luis Valley, the Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, the upper Arkansas River Valley, Fremont County, and all of the eastern plains... COZ224-229-230-233-251315- /O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0013.210425T1800Z-210426T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0025.210425T1800Z-210426T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KPUB.FW.A.0014.210426T1500Z-210427T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210425T0200Z/ San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- 305 PM MDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 224...229...230 AND 233... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 224...229...230 AND 233... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 224...229...230 AND 233... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 224...229...230 and 233. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 6 percent. * Impacts...Conditions are will be favorable for extreme 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ220-222-225-227-228-231-232-234>237-251315- /O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0013.210425T1800Z-210426T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0025.210425T1800Z-210426T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KPUB.FW.A.0014.210426T1500Z-210427T0200Z/ Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County-Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet Mountains/La Veta Pass- Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands- Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas- Prowers County Including Lamar- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 305 PM MDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220...222...225...227...228...231...232... 234...235...236 AND 237... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220...222...225...227... 228...231...232...234...235...236 AND 237... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 220...222...225...227... 228...231...232...234...235...236 and 237. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 5 percent. * Impacts...Conditions are will be favorable for extreme rates of fire growth and spread. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ226-251315- /O.EXT.KPUB.FW.A.0014.210426T1500Z-210427T0200Z/ Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- 305 PM MDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 226... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 226. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Impacts...Conditions are will be favorable for extreme rates of fire growth and spread. 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. && $$
689 WWUS85 KPUB 250159 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 759 PM MDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...The Red Flag Warning will expire at 8PM today for Fire Weather Zones 224, 229, 230 and 233, which includes the San Luis Valley, Huerfano County and Las Animas County... ...A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12PM to 8PM Sunday for Fire Weather Zones 220, 222, 224, 225 and 227 through 237, which includes the San Luis Valley, the upper Arkansas River Valley, the Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, Fremont County, and all the eastern plains excluding northern El Paso County... ...A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening for Fire Weather Zones 220, 222, 224, and 225 through 237, which includes the San Luis Valley, the Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, the upper Arkansas River Valley, Fremont County, and all of the eastern plains... COZ224-229-230-233-251800- /O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210425T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0025.210425T1800Z-210426T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0014.210426T1500Z-210427T0200Z/ San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- 759 PM MDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 224...229...230 AND 233... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 224...229...230 AND 233... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 224...229...230 AND 233... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 224...229...230 and 233. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 6 percent. * Impacts...Conditions are will be favorable for extreme 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ220-222-225-227-228-231-232-234>237-251800- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0025.210425T1800Z-210426T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0014.210426T1500Z-210427T0200Z/ Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County-Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet Mountains/La Veta Pass- 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- Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas- Prowers County Including Lamar- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 759 PM MDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220...222...225...227...228...231...232... 234...235...236 AND 237... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220...222...225...227... 228...231...232...234...235...236 AND 237... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 220...222...225...227... 228...231...232...234...235...236 and 237. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 5 percent. * Impacts...Conditions are will be favorable for extreme 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ226-251800- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0014.210426T1500Z-210427T0200Z/ Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- 759 PM MDT Sat Apr 24 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 226... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 226. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Impacts...Conditions are will be favorable for extreme rates of fire growth and spread. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 3:55 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | PUB | Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Huerfano, Las Animas, Rio Grande and 1 more | 11 hr |
| Apr 23, 2:58 PM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | PUB | Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla and 13 more | 24 hr |
| Apr 23, 2:58 PM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | PUB | Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla and 13 more | 37 hr |
| Apr 23, 3:53 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 52 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.