Blowing Dust Warning 2, NWS Pueblo, CO

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WWUS75 KPUB 181711
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1111 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

COZ070-071-190000-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0007.260518T1711Z-260518T2200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0000Z/
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Including San Luis, Alamosa, La Jara, Sanford, Manassa, Blanca,
Antonito, Monte Vista, and Fort Garland
1111 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread 
  blowing dust.

* WHERE...Central San Luis Valley, and Southern San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 4 PM MDT this afternoon. 
  For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Damaging winds may 
  blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are 
  possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect visibility under a mile in blowing 
  dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

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COZ069-190000-
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0000Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including Center and Del Norte
1111 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Widespread blowing dust.

* WHERE...Northern San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting up to 50 to 60 mph will cause 
  blowing dust. Visibility may drop to under 1/4 mile at times near 
  plowed fields or areas of loose soils.  Use extreme caution if you 
  must travel across the area today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

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COZ084-085-095-096-190115-
/O.CON.KPUB.FZ.A.0004.260519T0600Z-260519T1400Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso
County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Western Kiowa County-Eastern
Kiowa County-
Including Eads, Peterson Space Force Base, Sheridan Lake, Black
Forest, and Colorado Springs
1111 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible.

* WHERE...Kiowa, and El Paso.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

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236 
WWUS75 KPUB 181730
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1130 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

COZ084-190130-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FZ.A.0004.260519T0600Z-260519T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FZ.W.0004.260519T0600Z-260519T1400Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Including Black Forest
1130 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM MDT 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

COZ070-071-190000-
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260518T2200Z/
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Including San Luis, Alamosa, La Jara, Sanford, Manassa, Blanca,
Antonito, Monte Vista, and Fort Garland
1130 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread 
  blowing dust.

* WHERE...Central San Luis Valley, and Southern San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 6 PM MDT this evening. 
  For the High Wind Warning, until 4 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Damaging winds may 
  blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are 
  possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ069-190000-
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0000Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including Center and Del Norte
1130 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Widespread blowing dust.

* WHERE...Northern San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting up to 50 to 60 mph will cause 
  blowing dust. Visibility may drop to under 1/4 mile at times near 
  plowed fields or areas of loose soils.  Use extreme caution if you 
  must travel across the area today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

COZ085-095-096-190130-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FZ.A.0004.260519T0600Z-260519T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FR.Y.0002.260519T0600Z-260519T1400Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Including Peterson Space Force Base, Eads, Sheridan Lake, and
Colorado Springs
1130 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM MDT 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Kiowa, and Southern El Paso.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive 
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

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COZ086>089-094-190130-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FR.Y.0002.260519T0600Z-260519T1400Z/
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-
Eastern Las Animas County-
Including Branson, Ordway, Trinidad, Olney Springs, Pueblo,
Walsenburg, and Kim
1130 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM MDT 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Pueblo, Crowley, Eastern Las Animas, Walsenburg 
  Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, and Trinidad 
  Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive 
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

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889 
WWUS75 KPUB 182000
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
200 PM MDT Mon May 18 2026

COZ070-071-190000-
/O.CAN.KPUB.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260518T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.DU.Y.0004.260518T2000Z-260519T0000Z/
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Including San Luis, Alamosa, La Jara, Sanford, Manassa, Blanca,
Antonito, Monte Vista, and Fort Garland
200 PM MDT Mon May 18 2026

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Central San Luis Valley, and Southern San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Take care driving near recently plowed fields 
  or areas with loose soil conditions as visibility may drop rapidly 
  over short distances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

COZ069-190000-
/O.CAN.KPUB.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.DU.Y.0004.260518T2000Z-260519T0000Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including Center and Del Norte
200 PM MDT Mon May 18 2026

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Northern San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Take care driving near recently plowed fields 
  or areas with loose soil conditions as visibility may drop rapidly 
  over short distances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

COZ084-190400-
/O.CON.KPUB.FZ.W.0004.260519T0600Z-260519T1400Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Including Black Forest
200 PM MDT Mon May 18 2026

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM 
MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Northern El Paso.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

COZ085>089-094>096-190400-
/O.CON.KPUB.FR.Y.0002.260519T0600Z-260519T1400Z/
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-Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-
Including Branson, Eads, Trinidad, Ordway, Olney Springs,
Peterson Space Force Base, Pueblo, Sheridan Lake, Walsenburg,
Kim, and Colorado Springs
200 PM MDT Mon May 18 2026

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM 
MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Southern El Paso, Pueblo, Crowley, Eastern Las 
  Animas, Huerfano, and Las Animas Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive 
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
543 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Extreme fire danger is expected across our southern plains
  today, with southwest winds gusting 45 to 50 mph and humidity
  values in the single digits.

- 50 mph winds are expected over the southern mountains and the
  San Luis Valley, which may lead to blowing dust over the
  valley, blowing snow over the mountains, and travel concerns
  resulting in both cases.

- Showers will be possible north of Highway 50 and west of I-25,
  with thunderstorms mainly across the Pikes Peak region.

- A Freeze Watch remains in place for El Paso and Kiowa counties
  tonight, and frost may be possible for other portions of the
  plains as well.

- Cooler and wetter weather is expected for all areas tomorrow
  and Wednesday.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 105 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

For the plains..The elusive cold front has sagged back south since
sunset, and is now sitting between Springfield and Campo across Baca
County. This front and where it ends up again this afternoon will be
the driving factor in today's forecast across the plains once again.
North of the front and west of I-25, stratus has begun to develop up
against the terrain as of midnight. USAFA is reporting ceilings down
to 2,000ft, and the Colorado Springs airfield is starting to see
lower scattered decks as well. Models continue to suggest that rain
will be possible as upslope continues across the mountains/plains
interface throughout this morning. Thunderstorms will be possible
across the Pikes Peak region again this afternoon, though severe
development is not expected. That said, lots of shear will present
over the region today, so if any areas clear out and warm up,
chances for a stronger storm or two may be possible, especially over
the higher terrain of the Pikes Peak region. The main forecast
concern on our plains today though will be our high end Red Flag
Warning across our southern plains. Las Animas and Baca counties are
both included in this warning, and southern portions of Bent and
Prowers counties may see periods of critical conditions as well
depending on how far north/east the front gets shoved this
afternoon. Over these areas, single digit relative humidity values
and southwest wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph are expected. The strongest
winds and lowest humidities will be over Baca County this afternoon,
which will lead to the possibility for extreme fire behavior for any
new or existing fires today. Please use extra caution and take care
not to start a wildfire today. One last note for the plains, gusty
winds over our southeast plains may also lead to blowing dust and
hazardous travel conditions. Once the sun sets, the front *finally*
pushes itself completely southwards, allowing all areas to cool and
moisten through the overnight hours. This will put an end to fire
weather concerns for a few days. Overnight lows will be chilly in
our post frontal airmass though, and areas north of Highway 50 may
see hard freeze conditions by Tuesday morning. El Paso and Kiowa
counties are both under Freeze Watches for tonight through early
Tuesday morning, and temperatures down into the upper 20s will be
possible. Another tier of counties or two may also see the potential
for frost depending on clearing through the overnight hours.

For the high country and the San Luis Valley..Models bring the
trough axis through our southern mountains between 9 AM and Noon or
so, which will be the windiest timeframe for the San Juans, the San
Luis Valley, and the Sangres. The NBM continues to be the only
outlier suggesting high wind criteria, so have continued to trend
towards other model consensus, which keeps winds below warning
levels across the area. The San Luis Valley is likely to see gusts
upwards of 50 mph or so though, especially if any showers survive
off the mountains and help to enhance gusts coming down the terrain.
Areas of blowing dust are likely across the Valley today, especially
with any localized stronger winds from decaying showers. Over the
mountains, a quick 2 to 4 inches of wind driven snow will be
possible for the San Juans and the central mountains. Though totals
will be low, degraded visibility and hazardous travel conditions may
be possible from blowing snow, especially over mountain passes. Snow
comes to an end for both range by around midnight or so at the
latest.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Issued at 105 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

Tuesday and Wednesday..

The front is finally through us and will stay through us for Tuesday
and Wednesday. We stay in southwest flow aloft as messy troughing
sits out west. This pattern will keep temperatures cooler than
normal, and it will keep precip chances over us as well. Models
bring shortwave energy through the trough and over us on Tuesday,
which will help to develop weak showers and thunderstorms over the
high country on Tuesday afternoon, and better chances for widespread
rain on the plains overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday. Daytime
highs look to stay in the 60s both days, with decent chances for
precipitation both days.

Thursday Onwards..

Models are not in great agreement about the pattern late week
onwards, but the general consensus suggests some type of northwest
flow with a trough passing to our north. This looks to bring
temperatures back into the near normal range for Thursday and
Friday, with warmer than normal temperatures by the weekend. Chances
for showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast nearly
every afternoon, especially across the high country.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 543 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

KALS: Gusty southwest winds will be in place throughout the day,
gusting 25-30 knots this morning and closer to 45 knots by 16Z or
so. With the strongest gusts, there will be a period late this
morning through mid afternoon with the potential for periods of
blowing dust and reduced visibility. After 22Z, there is also a low-
end chance that rain showers will move off the terrain and pass bu
the terminal, but chances are low enough to leave as PROB30 for now.

KCOS: Winds will turn SE later this morning, gusting to 25 knots.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move in from the north-
northwest after 20Z or so, bringing precipitation and gusty outflow
to the terminal. Outflow from storms will reach 35 knots or so.
Precip departs the immediate area prior to 00Z, though gusty winds
and MVFR-IFR cigs will remain the rest of the period. Winds will
turn northerly later this afternoon as a frontal surge moves in.

KPUB: MVFR to IFR conditions expected through the period. Winds turn
ESE later this morning, with a lower-end chance for thunderstorms to
pass by the terminal during the afternoon. Winds will generally gust
to 25 knots or so, with any outflow from thunderstorms gusting to
about 35 knots. Winds will turn north later in the day as a frontal
surge moves in.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Freeze Watch from late tonight through Tuesday morning for
COZ084-085-095-096.
Red Flag Warning from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this
evening for COZ230-233-237.

&&

SHORT TERM...EHR
LONG TERM...EHR
AVIATION...GARBEROGLIO

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
112 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

COZ058>089-093>099-190715-
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-
112 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Extreme fire danger is expected across Las Animas and Baca counties
today, where southwest winds gusting 45 to 50 mph are expected,
along with single digit relative humidity values. These conditions
may lead to extreme fire behavior for any new or existing or
existing fires. Please use extra caution and take care not to start
a wildfire today.

50 mph winds are also expected over the southern mountains and the
San Luis Valley, which may result in blowing snow over the
mountains, and blowing dust over the valley. In either case,
hazardous travel conditions may be possible. Please check road
conditions and use caution on areas roadways in low visibility
situations today!

Showers and weak thunderstorms will be possible for areas mainly
along and north of Highway 50 this afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Saturday

Chances for showers and weak thunderstorms persist daily for
Tuesday through Saturday, especially over and near the higher
terrain.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.

EHR/EHR