Alert archive / Colorado / Red Flag Warnings in 2021
Red Flag Warning 48, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this red flag warning at Dec 11, 2021, 3:13 PM MST for 7 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Dec 12, 2021, 10:00 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
- Dec 11, 2021, 3:13 PM MST (22:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 12, 2021, 10:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Dec 12, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
Counties Baca County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Teller County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:13 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, 10.2 hours before the alert went out and 224 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
- 2811 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 69 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 185 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 199 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
435 WWUS85 KPUB 112213 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 313 PM MST Sat Dec 11 2021 ...A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 10 AM through 5 PM Sunday for gusty winds and low relative humidity for fire weather zones 222, 228, 229, 230, 233, and 237 which includes Fremont, Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas, and Baca counties... COZ222-228>230-233-237-121415- /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0048.211212T1700Z-211213T0000Z/ Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 313 PM MST Sat Dec 11 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...228...229... 230...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 10 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...228...229...230... 233 and 237. * Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 6 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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
593 WWUS85 KPUB 120517 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1017 PM MST Sat Dec 11 2021 ...A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 10 AM through 5 PM Sunday for gusty winds and low relative humidity for fire weather zones 221, 222, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 233, and 237 which includes Teller, El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas, and Baca counties... COZ221-226-227-122130- /O.EXA.KPUB.FW.W.0048.211212T1700Z-211213T0000Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument- Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs- 1017 PM MST Sat Dec 11 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221...226 AND 227... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 221...226 and 227. * Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ222-228>230-233-237-122130- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0048.211212T1700Z-211213T0000Z/ Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 1017 PM MST Sat Dec 11 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...228...229...230...233 AND 237... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...228...229...230... 233 and 237. * Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 6 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. && $$
718 WWUS85 KPUB 121053 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 353 AM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 10 AM through 5 PM today for gusty winds and low relative humidity for fire weather zones 221, 222, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 233, and 237 which includes Teller, El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas, and Baca counties... COZ221-222-226>230-233-237-130000- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0048.211212T1700Z-211213T0000Z/ Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument- Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek- Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest- Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 353 AM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...228...229...230...233 AND 237... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 221...222...226...227... 228...229...230...233 and 237. * Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 6 percent. * Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
083 WWUS85 KPUB 122158 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 258 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 5 PM today for gusty winds and low relative humidity for fire weather zones 221, 222, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 233, and 237 which includes Teller, El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas, and Baca counties... COZ221-222-226>230-233-237-130000- /O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211213T0000Z/ 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- Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 258 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221...222...226...227...228... 229...230...233 AND 237... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 221...222...226...227... 228...229...230...233 and 237. * Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 6 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. && $$
289 WWUS85 KPUB 130000 RFWPUB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 500 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon for gusty winds and low relative humidity for fire weather zones 233 through 237, which includes eastern Las Animas, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca counties... ...The Red Flag Warning for portions of the eastern plains today has been allowed to expire... COZ233-237-131600- /O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211213T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0027.211214T1700Z-211215T0100Z/ Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon- Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands- 500 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 233 AND 237... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 233 AND 237... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. The Red Flag Warning for today has expired. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 233 and 237. * Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 5 percent. * Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ221-222-226>230-130100- /O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211213T0000Z/ 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- 500 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221...222...226...227...228...229 and 230... Cooling temperatures and decreasing winds across the area will ease fire danger this evening. Therefore, the Red Flag Warning has been allowed to expire. $$ COZ234>236-131600- /O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0027.211214T1700Z-211215T0100Z/ Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas- Prowers County Including Lamar- 500 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 234...235 AND 236... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 234...235 and 236. * Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 14 percent. * Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$
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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.