Alert archive / Colorado / Red Flag Warnings in 2021
Red Flag Warning 46, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this red flag warning at Nov 22, 2021, 3:04 PM MST for 12 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Nov 23, 2021, 9:00 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
- Nov 22, 2021, 3:04 PM MST (22:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 23, 2021, 9:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Nov 23, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
Counties Baca County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Crowley County, CO, Custer County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Otero County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Saguache County, CO, Teller County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:08 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 12:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 238 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
- 3522 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 159 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 176 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
919 WWUS85 KPUB 222204 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 304 PM MST Mon Nov 22 2021 ...A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 9 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday for gusty winds and low relative humidity values for fire weather zones 221...222...225...226...227...228...229 and 230, which includes the Eastern Mountains under 9000 feet, Fremont County, and all of the Interstate 25 corridor... ...A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday for gusty winds and low relative humidity values for fire weather zones 231...232...233 and 237, which includes Otero, Crowley, eastern Las Animas and Baca Counties... ...A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect from late Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon for gusty winds and low relative humidity values for fire weather zones 234...235 and 236, which includes Kiowa, Bent and Prowers Counties... COZ221-222-226>230-231415- /O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0025.211123T1800Z-211124T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0046.211123T1600Z-211124T0000Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument- 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- 304 PM MST Mon Nov 22 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221...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 9 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 221...222...226...227... 228...229 and 230. * Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...5 to 10 percent. * Impacts...Rapid fire spread will be possible if a fire should start. 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. && $$ COZ231>233-237-231415- /O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0025.211123T1800Z-211124T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0046.211123T1800Z-211124T0000Z/ Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 304 PM MST Mon Nov 22 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 231...232...233 AND 237... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 231...232...233 and 237. * Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...5 to 10 percent. * Impacts...Rapid fire spread will be possible if a fire should start. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ225-231415- /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0046.211123T1600Z-211124T0000Z/ Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet Mountains/La Veta Pass- 304 PM MST Mon Nov 22 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 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 9 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 225 for elevations below 9000 feet. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...5 to 10 percent. * Impacts...Rapid fire spread will be possible if a fire should start. 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. && $$ COZ234>236-231415- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0025.211123T1800Z-211124T0000Z/ Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas- Prowers County Including Lamar- 304 PM MST Mon Nov 22 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 234...235 AND 236... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 234...235 and 236. * Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidity...5 to 10 percent. * Impacts...Rapid fire spread will be possible if a fire should start. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$
3 follow-up statements
522 WWUS85 KPUB 231051 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 351 AM MST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 9 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday for gusty winds and low relative humidity values for fire weather zones 221...222...and 225 through 230, which includes the eastern mountains under 9000 feet, Fremont County, and all of the Interstate 25 corridor... ...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 11 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday for gusty winds and low relative humidity values for fire weather zones 231...232...233 and 237, which includes Otero, Crowley, eastern Las Animas and Baca Counties... ...The Fire Weather Watch for Kiowa, Bent and Prowers Counties has ben cancelled... COZ234>236-231200- /O.CAN.KPUB.FW.A.0025.211123T1800Z-211124T0000Z/ Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas- Prowers County Including Lamar- 351 AM MST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 234...235 AND 236... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch. $$ COZ221-222-225>230-240000- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0046.211123T1600Z-211124T0000Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument- Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet Mountains/La Veta Pass- Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- 351 AM MST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221...222...226...227...228...229 AND 230... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 221...222...225...226... 227...228...229 and 230. * Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 6 percent. * Impacts...Rapid fire spread will be possible if a fire should start. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ231>233-237-240000- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0046.211123T1800Z-211124T0000Z/ Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 351 AM MST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 231...232...233 AND 237... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 231...232...233 and 237. * Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 6 percent. * Impacts...Rapid fire spread will be possible if a fire should start. 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. && $$
039 WWUS85 KPUB 232158 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 258 PM MST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 5 PM MST today for gusty winds and low relative humidity values for fire weather zones 221...222...225 through 233 and 237, which includes the eastern mountains under 9000 feet, all of the Interstate 25 corridor and Fremont, Otero, Crowley, eastern Las Animas and Baca Counties... COZ221-222-225>230-240000- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211124T0000Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument- Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet Mountains/La Veta Pass- Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- 258 PM MST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221...222...225...226...227... 228...229 AND 230... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 221...222...225...226... 227...228...229 and 230. * Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 7 percent. * Impacts...Rapid fire spread will be possible if a fire should start. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ231>233-237-240000- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211124T0000Z/ Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 258 PM MST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 231...232...233 AND 237... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 231...232...233 and 237. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 7 percent. * Impacts...Rapid fire spread will be possible if a fire should start. 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. && $$
977 WWUS85 KPUB 232358 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 458 PM MST Tue Nov 23 2021 COZ221-222-225>230-240100- /O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211124T0000Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument- Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet Mountains/La Veta Pass- Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- 458 PM MST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221...222...225... 226...227...228...229 AND 230... There are still some locations that have critical fire weather conditions, but it has become isolated to primarily over southern El Paso County. Within the next hour, RH values should increase to above 15%. The Red Flag Warning has been allowed to expire. $$ COZ231>233-237-240100- /O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211124T0000Z/ Crowley County Including Ordway- Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 458 PM MST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 231...232...233 AND 237... Critical fire weather conditions have ended, therefore the Red Flag Warning has been allowed to expire. $$
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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.