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Red Flag Warning 2, NWS Pueblo, CO

February 26, 20235 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this red flag warning at Feb 26, 2023, 2:58 PM MST for 5 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Feb 27, 2023, 12:00 PM MST. It was in force for 5 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Feb 26, 2023, 2:58 PM MST (21:58 UTC)
In effect from: Feb 27, 2023, 12:00 PM MST
Expired: Feb 27, 2023, 5:00 PM MST
In force: 5 hr
Issued by: NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Crowley County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Otero County, CO, Pueblo County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:59 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

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 12:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 370 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 2977 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 75 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 115 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

375 
WWUS85 KPUB 262158
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
258 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

...A Red Flag Warning has been issued for portions of the I-25
corridor and parts of the eastern Plains for Monday afternoon. 

COZ228>232-271400-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0002.230227T1900Z-230228T0000Z/
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-
258 PM MST Sun Feb 26 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM MST MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 228,
229, 230, 231, AND 232...

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 5 PM MST Monday.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 228, 229, 230, 231 and 232.

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

* Relative Humidity...As low as 14 percent.

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

3 follow-up statements

333 
WWUS85 KPUB 271054
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
354 AM MST Mon Feb 27 2023

...A Red Flag Warning has been issued for portions of the I-25 
corridor and parts of the eastern plains for Monday afternoon...

...A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for portions of the area
for Tuesday afternoon...

COZ233-280300-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0001.230228T1800Z-230301T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KPUB.FW.W.0002.230227T1900Z-230228T0000Z/
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
354 AM MST Mon Feb 27 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 233...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 233...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon today to 5 PM MST this afternoon. A Fire Weather
Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty
winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Tuesday morning
through Tuesday afternoon.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 233.

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

* Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent.

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.

&&

$$

COZ228>232-280300-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0001.230228T1800Z-230301T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0002.230227T1900Z-230228T0000Z/
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-
354 AM MST Mon Feb 27 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM MST
THIS AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 228, 229, 230, 231, AND 232...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 228, 229, 230, 231, AND 232...

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 228, 229, 230, 231 and 232.

* Winds...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 13 percent.

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.

&&

$$

COZ234>237-280300-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0001.230228T1800Z-230301T0100Z/
Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas-
Prowers County Including Lamar-
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands-
354 AM MST Mon Feb 27 2023

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 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 Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 234, 235, 236 and 237.

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

* Relative Humidity...As low as 14 percent.

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.

&&

$$

405 
WWUS85 KPUB 272147
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
247 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2023

...A Red Flag Warning is in effect for portions of the I-25 
corridor and parts of the eastern plains through 5 pm today...

...A Red Flag Warning has been issued for all of the Southeast 
plains for tomorrow afternoon...

COZ228>233-281400-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0001.230228T1800Z-230301T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0003.230228T1800Z-230301T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230228T0000Z/
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-
247 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, AND 233...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 228,
229, 230, 231, 232, AND 233...

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 6 PM MST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 228, 229, 230, 231, 232 and 
  233.

* Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

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>237-281400-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0001.230228T1800Z-230301T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0003.230228T1800Z-230301T0100Z/
Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas-
Prowers County Including Lamar-
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands-
247 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 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 6 PM MST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 234, 235, 236 and 237.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 13 percent.

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.

&&

$$

COZ226-227-281400-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0003.230228T1800Z-230301T0100Z/
Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest-
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado
Springs-
247 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
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 11 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* Winds...West 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 14 percent.

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

381 
WWUS85 KPUB 272344
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
444 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2023

COZ228>233-281545-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230228T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0003.230228T1800Z-230301T0100Z/
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-
444 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST
TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, AND 233...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 228,
229, 230, 231, 232, AND 233...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 228, 229, 230, 231, 232 and 
  233.

* Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

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.

&&

$$

COZ226-227-234>237-281545-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0003.230228T1800Z-230301T0100Z/
Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest-
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado
Springs-Kiowa County Including Eads-
Bent County Including Las Animas-Prowers County Including Lamar-
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands-
444 PM MST Mon Feb 27 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST
TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 226, 227, 234, 235, 236, AND 237...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 226, 227, 234, 235, 236 and 
  237.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 25, 7:53 PM MST	Winter Weather Advisory	PUB	Conejos, Mineral, Rio Grande	22 hr
Feb 26, 12:15 PM MST	Blowing Dust Advisory	PUB	Baca, Prowers	4 hr
Feb 26, 2:08 PM MST	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Baca	22 min
Feb 26, 2:30 PM MST	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Baca	30 min
Feb 26, 2:35 PM MST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	PUB	Baca, Prowers	25 min
Feb 26, 2:40 PM MST	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Kiowa	35 min

Nearby

Red Flag Warnings in Colorado, 2023 Every red flag warning in 2023

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.