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Red Flag Warning 21, NWS Pueblo, CO

April 15, 20245 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this red flag warning at Apr 15, 2024, 2:44 PM MDT for 5 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Apr 16, 2024, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 15, 2024, 2:44 PM MDT (20:44 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 16, 2024, 11:00 AM MDT
Expired
Apr 16, 2024, 9:00 PM MDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties El Paso County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Otero County, CO, Pueblo County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:48 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

Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 383 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, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2024-04-15Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2024-04-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 44 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
3325 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
70 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
44 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
137 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
244 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

COZ228>230-161245-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0020.240416T1700Z-240417T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0021.240416T1700Z-240417T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240416T0400Z/
Pueblo County Including Pueblo-
Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
244 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 228, 229, AND 230...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 228,
229, AND 230...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo continues a Red Flag
Warning until 10 PM Monday and has issued a Red Flag Warning for 
gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 
AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in 
effect.

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

* Winds...West 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 7 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.

&&

$$

COZ227-232-233-161245-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0021.240416T1700Z-240417T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240416T0400Z/
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado
Springs-
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
244 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 227, 232 and 233...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 227,
232, AND 233...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo continues a Red Flag
Warning until 10 PM Monday and has issued a Red Flag Warning for
gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11
AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 227, 232 and 233.

* Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 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 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.

&&

$$

COZ220-224-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240416T0000Z/
Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee
County-
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
244 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
220...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 220 and 224.

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 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.

&&

$$

COZ221-222-225-226-231-234>237-160400-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240416T0400Z/
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-
Crowley County Including Ordway-Kiowa County Including Eads-
Bent County Including Las Animas-Prowers County Including Lamar-
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands-
244 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 225, 226, 231, 234, 235, 236, AND 237...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 221, 222, 225, 226, 231, 
  234, 235, 236 and 237.

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 4 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
536 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024


COZ220-224-160045-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240416T0000Z/
Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee
County-
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
536 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 220...

Winds are expected to begin decreasing shortly, while relative
humidity will recover quickly this evening. Therefore, the Red
Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. 

$$

COZ227>230-232-233-161545-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240416T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0021.240416T1700Z-240417T0100Z/
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-
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
536 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 227, 232 AND 233...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT
TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 227, 232 AND 233...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 227, 228, 229, 230, 232 and 
  233.

* Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 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.

&&

$$

COZ221-222-225-226-231-234>237-160400-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240416T0400Z/
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-
Crowley County Including Ordway-Kiowa County Including Eads-
Bent County Including Las Animas-Prowers County Including Lamar-
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands-
536 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 225, 226, 231, 234, 235, 236, AND 237...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 221, 222, 225, 226, 231, 
  234, 235, 236 and 237.

* Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 3 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.

&&

$$
742 
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
941 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024


COZ227>230-232-233-161945-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240416T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0021.240416T1700Z-240417T0100Z/
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-
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
941 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT
TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 227, 232 AND 233...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 227,
232 AND 233...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 227, 228, 229, 230, 232 and 
  233.

* Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 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.

&&

$$

COZ221-222-225-226-231-234>237-160445-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240416T0400Z/
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-
Crowley County Including Ordway-Kiowa County Including Eads-
Bent County Including Las Animas-Prowers County Including Lamar-
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands-
941 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221,
222, 225, 226, 231, 234, 235, 236, AND 237...

While winds will remain breezy tonight and more gusty tomorrow,
relative humidity is expected to quickly increase throughout the
rest of the evening. As such, the Red Flag Warning will be allowed
to expire.

$$
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
348 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

COZ228>230-233-170200-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0021.240417T1800Z-240418T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0021.240416T1700Z-240417T0100Z/
Pueblo County Including Pueblo-
Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
348 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 228, 229, 230, AND 233...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 228, 229, 230, AND 233...

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

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

* Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ227-232-170100-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0021.240416T1700Z-240417T0100Z/
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado
Springs-
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
348 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 227 AND 232...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 227 and 232.

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

&&

$$

COZ224-170200-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0021.240417T2000Z-240418T0100Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
348 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY 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 Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 224.

* Winds...West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
250 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

COZ228>230-233-171300-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0021.240417T1800Z-240418T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0022.240417T1800Z-240418T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240417T0100Z/
Pueblo County Including Pueblo-
Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
250 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 228, 229, 230, AND 233... 

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 228, 229, 230, 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 noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is 
no longer in effect.

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

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

&&

$$

COZ224-171300-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0021.240417T2000Z-240418T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0022.240417T2000Z-240418T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0022.240418T1800Z-240419T0100Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
250 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in 
effect from 2 PM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. A Fire Weather Watch has 
also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from 
Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 224.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ227-171300-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0022.240417T1800Z-240418T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240417T0100Z/
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado
Springs-
250 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 227...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 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 noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 227.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 11 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.

&&

$$

COZ222-171300-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0022.240417T1800Z-240418T0300Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
250 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 222...

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 9 PM MDT Wednesday.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 222.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 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.

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.

&&

$$

COZ232-170100-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240417T0100Z/
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
250 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 232...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 232.

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

* Relative Humidity...As low as 13 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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
548 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

COZ227>230-233-171600-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240417T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0022.240417T1800Z-240418T0300Z/
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-
548 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
227, 228, 229, 230, AND 233...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 227, 228, 229, 230, AND 233...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 227, 228, 229, 230 and 233.

* Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 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.

&&

$$

COZ224-171600-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0022.240417T2000Z-240418T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0022.240418T1800Z-240419T0100Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
548 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 224...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 224.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ232-170100-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240417T0100Z/
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
548 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
232...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 232.

* Winds...North 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 13 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.

&&

$$

COZ222-171600-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0022.240417T1800Z-240418T0300Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
548 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 222...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 222.

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

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 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.

&&

$$
250 
WWUS85 KPUB 162350
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
550 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

COZ227>230-233-171600-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240417T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0022.240417T1800Z-240418T0300Z/
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-
550 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 227,
228, 229, 230, AND 233...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 227, 228, 229, 230, AND 233...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 227, 228, 229, 230 and 233.

* Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 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.

&&

$$

COZ232-170300-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240417T0300Z/
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
550 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 232...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 232.

* Winds...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 13 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.

&&

$$

COZ224-171600-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0022.240417T2000Z-240418T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0022.240418T1800Z-240419T0100Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
550 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 224...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 224.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ222-171600-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0022.240417T1800Z-240418T0300Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
550 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 222...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 222.

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

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 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.

&&

$$
943 
WWUS85 KPUB 170245
RFWPUB

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
845 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

COZ227>230-233-171845-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240417T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0022.240417T1800Z-240418T0300Z/
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-
845 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 227, 228, 229, 230, AND 233...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 227,
228, 229, 230, AND 233...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 227, 228, 229, 230 and 233.

* Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 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.

&&

$$

COZ232-170345-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240417T0300Z/
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
845 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 232...

Winds have diminished and RH values have recovered enough to 
where critical fire weather conditions are not longer a threat at 
this time.

$$

COZ224-171845-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0022.240417T2000Z-240418T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.A.0022.240418T1800Z-240419T0100Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
845 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 224...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 224.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

COZ222-171845-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0022.240417T1800Z-240418T0300Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
845 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 222...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 222.

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

* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 15, 3:10 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchPUBBaca, Kiowa, Prowers11 hr
Apr 15, 3:45 AM MDTWinter Weather AdvisoryPUBChaffee, Lake, Saguache32 hr
Apr 15, 3:49 AM MDTFire Weather WatchPUBHuerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo11 hr
Apr 15, 2:22 PM MDTHigh Wind WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Kiowa, Prowers28 hr

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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.