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Red Flag Warning 52, NWS Pueblo, CO

May 27, 202217 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this red flag warning at May 27, 2022, 4:02 AM MDT for 17 counties in Colorado. It took effect at May 28, 2022, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 11 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
May 27, 2022, 4:02 AM MDT (10:02 UTC)
In effect from
May 28, 2022, 11:00 AM MDT
Expired
May 28, 2022, 10:00 PM MDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Alamosa County, CO, Baca County, CO, Bent County, CO, Conejos County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Crowley County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Mineral County, CO, Otero County, CO, Prowers County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Rio Grande County, CO, Saguache County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:03 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, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 254 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 2022-05-27Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2022-05-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -5 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
3900 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-5 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
160 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

222 
WWUS85 KPUB 271002
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
402 AM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...A Red Flag Warning is in effect TODAY from Noon to 8 PM for
gusty winds and low relative humidity values for Fire Weather 
Zones 223 and 224 which includes the Eastern San Juan Mountains, 
the La Garita Mountains and the San Luis Valley...

...A Red Flag Warning has been issued for SATURDAY from 11 AM to 
10 PM for gusty winds and low relative humidity values for Fire 
Weather Zones 223 and 224 which includes the Eastern San Juan 
Mountains, the La Garita Mountains and the San Luis Valley...

COZ223-224-280215-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0044.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0052.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0051.220527T1800Z-220528T0200Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf
Creek Pass and Creede-
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
402 AM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 223 AND 224...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT SATURDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
223 AND 224...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued Red Flag 
Warnings for gusty winds and low humidity values for today from 
noon to 8 pm, and Saturday from 11 AM until 10 pm. 

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 223 and 224.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with peak 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.

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will 
  also be possible this afternoon. 

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
7 follow-up statements
158 
WWUS85 KPUB 271750
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1150 AM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from Noon to 8 PM for 
gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire Weather Zones 223 
and 224 which includes the Eastern San Juan Mountains, the La 
Garita Mountains, and the San Luis Valley...

...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for Saturday from 11 AM 
to 10 PM for gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire 
Weather Zones 223 and 224 which includes the Eastern San Juan 
Mountains, the La Garita Mountains, and the San Luis Valley...

...A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Saturday from 11 AM to 
10 PM for gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire Weather
Zones 222 and 226 through 237 which includes the Interstate-25 
corridor eastward across the plains as well as Fremont County 
below 8000 feet...

...A Fire Weather Watch has been issued from Sunday afternoon
through Sunday evening for gusty winds and low relative humidity 
for Fire Weather Zones 222, 224, and 226 through 237 which 
includes the Interstate-25 corridor eastward across the plains as 
well as Fremont County below 8000 feet, in addition to the San
Luis Valley...

COZ222-226>237-281000-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0045.220529T1800Z-220530T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KPUB.FW.W.0052.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
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-
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-
1150 AM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT SATURDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 
222...226...227...228...229...230...231...232...233...234...
235...236 AND 237...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 222...226...227...228...229...230...231...232...
233...234...235...236 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 10 PM MDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has 
also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low
relative humidity is in effect from Sunday afternoon through 
Sunday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...226...227...228... 
  229...230...231...232...233...234...235...236 and 237.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent below 8000 feet.

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

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will 
  also be possible this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

COZ224-281000-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0045.220529T1800Z-220530T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0051.220527T1800Z-220528T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
1150 AM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 
224...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT 
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONE 224...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONE 224...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in 
effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 224.

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 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.

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will 
  also be possible this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

COZ223-281000-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0051.220527T1800Z-220528T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf
Creek Pass and Creede-
1150 AM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 
223...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM 
MDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONE 223...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 223.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.

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

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will 
  also be possible this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

Cohen
083 
WWUS85 KPUB 271839
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1239 PM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today from Noon to 8 PM 
for gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire Weather Zones 
223 and 224 which includes the Eastern San Juan Mountains, the La 
Garita Mountains, and the San Luis Valley...

...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for Saturday from 11 AM
to 10 PM for gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire 
Weather Zones 222 through 224, and 226 through 237, which 
includes the Interstate-25 corridor eastward across the plains as 
well as Fremont County below 8000 feet, in addition to the Eastern
San Juan Mountains, the La Garita Mountains, and the San Luis 
Valley...

...A Fire Weather Watch has been issued from Sunday afternoon
through Sunday evening for gusty winds and low relative humidity
for Fire Weather Zones 222, 224, and 226 through 237 which 
includes the Interstate-25 corridor eastward across the plains as 
well as Fremont County below 8000 feet, in addition to the San 
Luis Valley...

COZ224-281045-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-220528T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0045.220529T1800Z-220530T0200Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
1239 PM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
224...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 224...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 224.

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 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.

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will 
  also be possible this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

COZ223-281045-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-220528T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf
Creek Pass and Creede-
1239 PM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
223...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 223...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 223.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.

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

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will 
  also be possible this afternoon.

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>237-281045-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0045.220529T1800Z-220530T0200Z/
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-
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-
1239 PM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 222...226...227...228...229...230...231...232...
233...234...235...236 AND 237...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...226...227...228...229...230...231...
232...233...234...235...236 AND 237...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...226...227...228... 
  229...230...231...232...233...234...235...236 and 237.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent below 8000 feet.

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

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will 
  also be possible this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

Cohen
459 
WWUS85 KPUB 272033
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
233 PM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today from Noon to 8 PM
for gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire Weather Zones
223 and 224 which includes the Eastern San Juan Mountains, the La
Garita Mountains, and the San Luis Valley...

...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for Saturday from 11 AM
to 10 PM for gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire
Weather Zones 222 through 224, and 226 through 237, which
includes the Interstate-25 corridor eastward across the plains as
well as Fremont County below 8000 feet, in addition to the
Eastern San Juan Mountains, the La Garita Mountains, and the San
Luis Valley...

...A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect for Sunday afternoon 
through Sunday evening for gusty winds and low relative humidity 
for Fire Weather Zones 222, 224, and 226 through 237 which 
includes the Interstate-25 corridor eastward across the plains as 
well as Fremont County below 8000 feet, in addition to the San 
Luis Valley...

COZ224-281245-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-220528T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0045.220529T1800Z-220530T0200Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
233 PM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
224...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 224...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 224.

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 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.

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will 
  also be possible this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

COZ223-281245-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-220528T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf
Creek Pass and Creede-
233 PM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
223...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 223...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 223.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent.

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

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will 
  also be possible this afternoon.

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>237-281245-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0045.220529T1800Z-220530T0200Z/
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-
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-
233 PM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 222...226...227...228...229...230...231...232...
233...234...235...236 AND 237...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...226...227...228...229...230...231...
232...233...234...235...236 AND 237...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...226...227...228... 
  229...230...231...232...233...234...235...236 and 237.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 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.

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will 
  also be possible this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$
375 
WWUS85 KPUB 280152
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
752 PM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for Saturday from 11 AM
to 10 PM for gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire
Weather Zones 222 through 224, and 226 through 237, which
includes the Interstate-25 corridor eastward across the plains as
well as Fremont County below 8000 feet, in addition to the
Eastern San Juan Mountains, the La Garita Mountains, and the San
Luis Valley...

...A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect for Sunday afternoon
through Sunday evening for gusty winds and low relative humidity
for Fire Weather Zones 222, 224, and 226 through 237 which
includes the Interstate-25 corridor eastward across the plains as
well as Fremont County below 8000 feet, in addition to the San
Luis Valley...

COZ224-281800-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-220528T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0045.220529T1800Z-220530T0200Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
752 PM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONE 224... 

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY 
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224... 

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR 
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 224.

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 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.

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will 
  also be possible this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

COZ223-281800-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-220528T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf
Creek Pass and Creede-
752 PM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONE 223... 

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR 
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 223...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 223.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent.

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

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will 
  also be possible this afternoon.

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>237-281800-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0045.220529T1800Z-220530T0200Z/
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-
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-
752 PM MDT Fri May 27 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 222... 226...227...228...229...230...231...232...233...234...235...
236 AND 237...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY 
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...226...227...228...229...230...231...232...
233...234...235...236 AND 237...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...226...227...228... 
  229...230...231...232...233...234...235...236 and 237.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 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.

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will 
  also be possible this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$
259 
WWUS85 KPUB 281007
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
407 AM MDT Sat May 28 2022

...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for TODAY from 11 AM to 
10 PM for gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire Weather 
Zones 222 through 224, and 226 through 237, which includes the 
Interstate-25 corridor eastward across the plains as well as 
Fremont County below 8000 feet, in addition to the Eastern San 
Juan Mountains, the La Garita Mountains, and the San Luis 
Valley...

...A Red Flag Warning has been issued for TOMORROW from Noon to 
8 PM for gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire Weather 
Zones 222...224... and 226 through 237...which includes all of 
the plains, Fremont county and the San Luis Valley...

COZ222-224-226>237-290215-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0045.220529T1800Z-220530T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0053.220529T1800Z-220530T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
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-
407 AM MDT Sat May 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...224...226...227...228...229...230...
231...232...233...234...235...236 AND 237...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
222...224...226...227...228...229...230...231...232...233...234...
235...236 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 noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...224...226...227... 
  228...229...230...231...232...233...234...235...236 and 237.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

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

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will be 
  possible tomorrow afternoon over El Paso and Fremont counties, 
  and possibly the San Luis Valley. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ223-290215-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.220528T1700Z-220529T0400Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf
Creek Pass and Creede-
407 AM MDT Sat May 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 223...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 223.

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be very 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.

&&

$$
055 
WWUS85 KPUB 282119
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
319 PM MDT Sat May 28 2022

...A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 10 PM today for 
gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire Weather Zones 222 
through 224, and 226 through 237, which includes the Interstate 25
corridor eastward across the plains as well as Fremont County 
below 8000 feet, in addition to the Eastern San Juan Mountains, 
the La Garita Mountains, and the San Luis Valley...

...A Red Flag Warning is now in effect for Sunday from 11 AM 
until 9 PM for gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire 
Weather Zones 222, 224 and 226 through 237...which includes all of
the plains, Fremont county below 8000 feet and the San Luis 
Valley...

...A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for late Monday morning
through Monday evening for gusty winds and low relative humidity
for Fire Weather zones 222, 224, and 227 through 237 which
includes Fremont county below 8000 feet, the San Luis Valley, 
southern El Paso county and all of the southeast plains... 

COZ222-224-227>237-291330-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0046.220530T1700Z-220531T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KPUB.FW.W.0053.220529T1700Z-220530T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.000000T0000Z-220529T0400Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
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-
319 PM MDT Sat May 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 222...224...227...228...229...230...231...232...
233...234...235...236 AND 237...
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
222...224...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 AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 222...224...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 and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...224...227...228... 
  229...230...231...232...233...234...235...236 and 237.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.
  Strongest gusts will be over the mountains. 

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

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

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will be
  possible Sunday afternoon over El Paso and Fremont counties, 
  and possibly the San Luis Valley.

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.

&&

$$

COZ226-291330-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FW.W.0053.220529T1700Z-220530T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.000000T0000Z-220529T0400Z/
Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest-
319 PM MDT Sat May 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 226...
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
226...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 226.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.

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

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will be
  possible tomorrow afternoon over El Paso county.

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.

&&

$$

COZ223-290400-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0052.000000T0000Z-220529T0400Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf
Creek Pass and Creede-
319 PM MDT Sat May 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 223...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 223.

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be very 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.

&&

$$
868 
WWUS85 KPUB 290419
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1019 PM MDT Sat May 28 2022

...A Red Flag Warning is now in effect for Sunday from 11 AM
until 9 PM for gusty winds and low relative humidity for Fire
Weather Zones 222, 224 and 226 through 237...which includes all
of the plains, Fremont county below 8000 feet and the San Luis
Valley...

...A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for late Monday morning
through Monday evening for gusty winds and low relative humidity
for Fire Weather zones 222, 224, and 227 through 237 which
includes Fremont county below 8000 feet, the San Luis Valley,
southern El Paso county and all of the southeast plains...

COZ222-224-227>237-292030-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0052.000000T0000Z-220529T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0053.220529T1700Z-220530T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0046.220530T1700Z-220531T0200Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
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-
1019 PM MDT Sat May 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 222... 224...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 GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY 
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...224...227...228...229...230...231...232...
233...234...235...236 AND 237...

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...224...227...228...229...230...231...
232...233...234...235...236 AND 237...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222...224...227...228... 
  229...230...231...232...233...234...235...236 and 237.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent.

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

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will be 
  possible Sunday afternoon over El Paso and Fremont counties, 
  and possibly the San Luis Valley.

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.

&&

$$

COZ226-292030-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0052.000000T0000Z-220529T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0053.220529T1700Z-220530T0300Z/
Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest-
1019 PM MDT Sat May 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 226... 

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 226...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 226.

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

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

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

* Lightning...Isolated cloud to ground lightning flashes will be 
  possible tomorrow afternoon over El Paso county.

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.

&&

$$

COZ223-290530-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0052.000000T0000Z-220529T0400Z/
Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf
Creek Pass and Creede-
1019 PM MDT Sat May 28 2022

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 223...

Winds have lightened up and the RH values have increased, 
therefore the Red Flag Warning has been allowed to expire. 

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this red flag warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Pueblo, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this red flag warning went out at May 26, 11:32 PM MDT, 4 hours 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 26, 11:32 PM MDT, 4 hours 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1132 PM MDT Thu May 26 2022

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Friday)
Issued at 307 PM MDT Thu May 26 2022

Key Messages:

1) Isolated thunderstorms, one or two possibly strong, are expected
across the eastern plains tomorrow.

2) Critical Fire Weather conditions are expected across the San Luis
Valley and western mountains tomorrow.

3) Much above average temperatures expected across southern Colorado
tomorrow.

Tonight... Overnight will remain relatively quite across southern
Colorado. A ridge of high pressure will continue to trek eastward
overnight. This feature will increase the synoptic subsidence across
the region. Given this, the forecast area is expected to stay dry
and have mostly clear skies. There will be weak pockets of vorticity
drifting within the flow, and will allow for modest synoptic ascent
to take place. This will allow for scattered high level cirrus
clouds to materialize over the area throughout the night.
Temperatures will be near to slightly above average for most across
southern Colorado. The plains will drop into the upper 40s to mid
50s, the valleys cooling into the mid 30s to low 40s, and the
mountains falling into the 30s.

Tomorrow... Friday will bring an uptick in active weather for the
region, with chances of thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather
conditions. The short range ensemble models, such as the HREF and
SREF, are in good agreement that the aforementioned ridge will
continue its push eastward, and behind it, a subtle short wave
trough will push across the Colorado area. This wave will bring a
modest increase in synoptic dynamics and winds aloft. The stronger
winds aloft will induce better orographic forcing over the
mountains, especially across the eastern mountains; this will be the
primary trigger for thunderstorms during the afternoon. Also with
the short wave passing over, bulk shear will see a small uptick,
with 0-6km shear around 25 kts, which allow for multicell storm
organization. Moisture will be relatively low, with dew points only
around 30, which is supported in the HREF and SREF models. This will
limit the overall amount of instability present during the
afternoon, with MLCAPE around 500 J/kg. With the low moisture
content and hot temperatures expected, modeled soundings show large
inverted-v structures in their thermodynamic profiles. Given this,
DCAPE values will be around 1800 J/kg. With the parameters in place,
isolated thunderstorms, one or two possibly strong, are expected to
bloom over the eastern mountains by mid afternoon and push off
eastward during the day. While storms will interact with the
"better" moisture at lower elevations, it will still be limited and
storms will be elevated in nature. Given the modest MLCAPE, but high
DCAPE values, the biggest threats from these storms will be
lightning and strong downdraft winds around 40-50kts. One other
thing to note about these storms, because of the limited moisture
content, very little precipitation is expected to reach the ground.
As storms push across the eastern plains, CAPE values are expected
to wane and the nightly inversion will develop, and with that,
thunderstorms are expected to dissipate by the time they reach the
Colorado and Kansas border during the evening. Other than storms
tomorrow, Critical Fire Weather conditions are expected too, but
primarily over the San Luis Valley and La Garita and San Juan
mountains. As flow aloft increases from the short wave, stronger
winds will become mixed down to the surface, and winds will be
gusting to around 25-35kts. These winds will also mix down drier air
to the surface, and given the expected warm temperatures, RH values
will fall; the lowest RH values will be within the San Luis Valley,
in the single digits, with RH increasing across the higher
elevations to around 15-20%. Given the combination of gusty winds
and low RH, Critical Fire Weather conditions are expected across
these areas during the afternoon, as they've seen little
precipitation over the last week. Otherwise across southern
Colorado, most are expected to be dry and windy, and have much above
average temperatures. Temperatures will be 15-20°F above average,
with the plains warming into the upper 80s to mid 90s, the valleys
reaching into the mid 70s to mid 80s, and the mountains rising into
the mid 50s to low 60s.

.LONG TERM...(Friday night through Thursday)
Issued at 307 PM MDT Thu May 26 2022

Key Messages:

1) Critical fire weather conditions for the Eastern San Juans,
the La Garitas, and the San Luis Valley for Saturday afternoon

2) On and off chances for precipitation towards the beginning of
next week

Friday Night and Saturday..

Fire weather concerns look to be more widespread on Saturday, with
critical wind and humidity thresholds being met from about 10am
through 10pm across the entire forecast area. The most critical
places will be the San Luis Valley and the Eastern San Juans, where
we've seen very little precipitation lately. For this reason, a Fire
Weather Watch has been hoisted for Saturday afternoon in those
areas. Though critical meteorological conditions for fire weather
highlights will likely be met in other areas east of the Wets and
Sangres, current thinking is that well above average amounts of
recent precipitation may mitigate the fire weather risk for our
plains on Saturday for now. Continued reevaluation of fuel status
may necessity eventual issuance of fire weather highlights. Daytime
highs will be about 10 to 15 degrees above average for this time of
year, but we look to stay about 4 or 5 degrees below any records for
forecast daytime highs on Saturday afternoon. Winds will gust out of
the west-southwest for most of the day at about 35-45 mph.

Sunday and Monday..

The GEFS and and EPS both bring the next system southeastward from
the Pacific Northwest into the Great Basin throughout Sunday and
Monday, with the 500mb low digging down into Utah by Monday evening.
With this placement, most of the available moisture stays off to our
north and west. We could see some showers and thunderstorms in our
central mountains, but dryline thunderstorm activity on Monday
afternoon appears to stay on the Kansas side of our eastern border.

Even with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms in our
mountains, critical fire weather conditions will likely continue for
the San Luis Valley into the middle of next week, with strong
westerlies on Sunday and southwesterlies on Monday. Potential fire
starts from lightning in the mountains will need to be monitored
closely through this period as well.

Tuesday through Thursday..

Ensembles start to deviate on timing during this period, but the
general consensus is to keep us fairly dry as this system weakens
somewhat and pushes off to our northwest. The main cold front looks
to finally pass through sometime early Wednesday, when we could see
some better chances for precipitation and even some upslope moisture
through Wednesday and into Thursday. Bouts of northerly winds should
help with fire weather concerns during this timeframe as well.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday night)
Issued at 1132 PM MDT Thu May 26 2022

VFR conditions are expected at COS, PUB and ALS over the next
24 hours. Will see breezy south to southwest winds of 10-20kts
developing at COS and PUB aft 17Z, with the potential for
scattered showers and an isolated thunderstorm moving east off the
higher terrain after 20Z. These showers/storms will be high based
and produce mainly virga and gusty outflow winds up to 45kts,
with little if any measurable precipitation. At ALS, gusty
southwest winds of 20-30kts can be expected aft 18Z. Winds to
diminish and skies clear aft 02Z at all terminals.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 PM MDT Friday for COZ223-224.

Fire Weather Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday
evening for COZ223-224.

&&

SHORT TERM...SIMCOE
LONG TERM...EHR/COHEN
AVIATION...MW
Hazardous weather outlook, May 26, 11:19 AM MDT, 16 hours 43 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1119 AM MDT Thu May 26 2022

COZ058>089-093>099-271730-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1119 AM MDT Thu May 26 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

On Friday, a few thunderstorms will be possible over the
mountains in the afternoon and over the plains during the evening,
with the chance of a strong storm or two generally east of I-25
and north of Highway 50. Main threat will be strong gusty winds,
and there could be some small hail. Marginally critical fire
weather conditions are expected over the San Luis Valley and
southwestern mountains during the afternoon and early evening
hours.

On Saturday and through Monday, there will be more widespread
fire weather conditions across the San Luis Valley and higher
terrain. Thunderstorms and some high elevation snow will be
possible over the northern central mountains late Saturday evening
though Monday, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours.
Little to no snow accumulations are anticipated. Critical fire
weather conditions will be possible over the San luis Valley, and
areas of the plains.

On Tuesday through Wednesday, scattered strong to severe
thunderstorms will be possible over the far eastern plains late
Tuesday evening. Main threat would be strong and gusty outflow
winds, and large hail. More marginal thunderstorms will be
possible over the mountains and along the I-25 corridor late
Tuesday through Wednesday morning. Critical fire weather
conditions will be possible in the San Luis Valley for both days.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters will not be needed today or tonight.

SIMCOE/SIMCOE

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 27, 11:50 AM MDTFire Weather WatchPUBAlamosa, Baca, Bent, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley and 10 more16 hr
May 27, 4:34 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBPueblo26 min
May 27, 4:59 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBent61 min
May 27, 5:07 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBCrowley, Otero53 min
May 27, 5:30 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso30 min
May 27, 5:37 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBProwers38 min
May 27, 5:59 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBOtero46 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.