Red Flag Warning 74, NWS Pueblo, CO

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
240 PM MDT Tue Jun 30 2026

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Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee
County-
Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant
Fossil Beds National Monument-
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf
Creek Pass and Creede-
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-
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-
240 PM MDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229,
AND 230...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229,
AND 230...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225,
226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 
  225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch 
  and spread rapidly and erratically.

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.

&&

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Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
240 PM MDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 233...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 233...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 233.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise 
  extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

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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COZ231-232-010400-
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Crowley County Including Ordway-
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
240 PM MDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 231 AND 232...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 231 and 232.

* WINDS...Southeast 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread 
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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
900 PM MDT Tue Jun 30 2026

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Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee
County-
Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant
Fossil Beds National Monument-
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf
Creek Pass and Creede-
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-
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-
900 PM MDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229,
AND 230...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225,
226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230...
...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225,
226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the Red Flag
Warning for this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 
  225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* IMPACTS...High fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and 
  spread rapidly and erratically.

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.

&&

$$

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Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
900 PM MDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 233...
...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 233...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the Red Flag
Warning for this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 233.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme
  caution and avoid any outdoor burning.

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.

&&

$$

COZ231-232-010400-
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Crowley County Including Ordway-
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
900 PM MDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 231 AND 232...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the Red Flag
Warning for this evening.

Winds have diminished and humidity levels increased, therefore the
Red Flag Warning has been cancelled for the remainder of this
evening. 

$$

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1240 AM MDT Wed Jul 1 2026

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Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee
County-
Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant
Fossil Beds National Monument-
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf
Creek Pass and Creede-
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
1240 AM MDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, AND 229...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
THURSDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, AND 229...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, AND 229...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 10 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday night. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for
gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Friday
morning through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for
Thursday is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 
  225 and 229.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Avoid activities
  which could start a wildfire.

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.

&&

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Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest-
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado
Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
1240 AM MDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226, 227, 228, AND 230...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
THURSDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 226, 227, 228, AND 230...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 10 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday night. The
Fire Weather Watch for Thursday is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 226, 227, 228 and 230.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* IMPACTS...High fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and 
  spread rapidly and erratically.

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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Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
1240 AM MDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 233...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 233.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme
  caution and avoid any outdoor burning.

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
230 PM MDT Wed Jul 1 2026

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Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee
County-
Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant
Fossil Beds National Monument-
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf
Creek Pass and Creede-
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
230 PM MDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, AND 229...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT THURSDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 
AND 229...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, AND 229...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 
  225 and 229.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch 
  and spread rapidly and erratically.

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.

&&

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Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest-
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado
Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
230 PM MDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 226, 227, 228, AND 230...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT THURSDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226, 227, 228, AND 230...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 226, 227, 228 and 230.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise 
  extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

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.

&&

$$

COZ233-020400-
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Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
230 PM MDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 233...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 233.

* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise 
  extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

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
954 PM MDT Wed Jul 1 2026

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Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee
County-
Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant
Fossil Beds National Monument-
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf
Creek Pass and Creede-
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
954 PM MDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT THURSDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, AND
229...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, AND 229...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220,
221, 222, 223, 224, 225, AND 229...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 
  225 and 229.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* IMPACTS...High fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and 
  spread rapidly and erratically.

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.

&&

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Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest-
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado
Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
954 PM MDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT THURSDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226, 227, 228, AND 230...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 226,
227, 228, AND 230...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 226, 227, 228 and 230.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme
  caution and avoid any outdoor burning.

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.

&&

$$

COZ233-020500-
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Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
954 PM MDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 233...

Winds have subsided and humidities will continue to increase.
Therefore the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at 10 PM.

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1026 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- High Fire Danger for much of the area this evening until 10 PM
  due to gusty winds and low humidity levels. Weak RH recovery
  expected overnight tonight.

- Critical fire weather conditions again for Tuesday, and onward through
  the work week for the mountains and at times the adjacent
  plains depending on position of the dryline.

- Severe storms possible Tuesday far eastern plains with large
  hail and damaging winds the primary risks.

- Hottest days of the forecast will be Thursday through
  Saturday, then a hint at some possible moisture across the
  plains for Sunday and Monday.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1022 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2026

Quick update to allow Red Flag Warning to expire at 10 PM as
most areas have seen winds decrease sufficiently. Poor humidity
recovery is expected tonight which will set the stage for
another critical fire weather day on Tuesday.  Made some grid
updates to account for cold front making a stronger push into
the northern I-25 corridor this evening.  It is loosing steam
as it pushes southward and current distance speed tool puts it
into the fire area after midnight now and perhaps closer to 2
AM. Suspect further slowing could occur allowing winds to stay
more west to northwesterly before shifting around from the east
to southeast Tues AM. Followed the HRRR more closely as it had a
better track on the front timing earlier.  -KT

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Issued at 222 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2026

Currently...Strong upper longwave trough over the western US has
produced strong southwest flow across the Four Corners region,
leading to hot and dry conditions across the forecast area and
widespread high fire danger. Temps as of 1 PM have climbed into the
70s to near 80F for the high valleys, and upper 80s to near 100F for
the plains.

Tonight...Little change to the upper pattern through the night, with
brisk southwest flow aloft continuing. Current Red Flag Warning
drops off at 10 PM as temps cool and winds are expected to lessen,
but overnight humidity recovery is forecast to be somewhat poor
along the eastern slopes of the eastern mts. This sets up a
potential dangerous situation for ongoing wildfires, due to
persistent activity overnight and a quicker start up period tomorrow
morning. Residents are urged to exercise caution this evening with
outdoor activities. Overnight low temps are forecast to drop into
the 40s to around 50F for the high valleys, and 50s to mid 60s for
the plains.

Tomorrow...Very similar pattern in place, though a lobe of
energy in the upper trough was move up into the Great Basin,
shifting the flow aloft across CO to a more south-southwest
direction. Gusty, hot and dry conditions will persist across the
higher terrain and I-25 Corridor, therefore a Red Flag is in
place from 10 AM through 10 PM for those areas. However, farther
east models indicate some llvl moisture being drawn up across
NM and into the far eastern CO plains, with model CAPE of around
2000 j/kg right along the eastern border in the afternoon. Bulk
shear is sitting right at around 30 kts, so may threats will
likely be strong gusty winds, lightning and potentially larger
hail, and SPc has brought the Slight area for severe
thunderstorms back into Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca counties.
Plan on highs in the 80s for the high valleys, and upper 80s to
near 100F for the plains once again.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
Issued at 222 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2026

Tuesday night and Wednesday...Little change to the ongoing upper
pattern, with the upper trough keeping a predominantly southwest
flow aloft in place through Wed, while at the surface the dryline
across the east will waver, allowing some llvl moisture to creep
into the southeast corner of CO. High fire danger persists, so went
ahead and pushed the Fire Weather Watch out for Wed for a nearly
identical area as Tue, with the question remaining on how far west
the higher surface dewpoints will track.

Thursday through Saturday...The area starts to "dry" out even moreso
as the flow aloft shifts from southwest to a more westerly zonal
flow, as the trough begins to break down and migrate to the north.
Storm potential for the east dissipates, and fire wx concerns
intensify for all areas including the eastern plains. High temps
will climb into the 80s to around 90F for the high valleys, and 95-
105F range for the plains.

Sunday and Monday...Long range models indicate that an upper ridge
tries to build into the US southern plains, drawing gulf moisture up
across NM TX, NM and OK into southeastern CO. This would potentially
provide for 5 to 10 degrees of "cooling" for the plains, as well as
a shot of some beneficial precipitation. Stay tuned. Moore

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 953 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2026

VFR conditions are mostly expected at KALS, KCOS, and KPUB through
24 hours.

KALS: Weaker winds overnight, with gusty SW winds picking up by 17Z
or so. Gusts in the afternoon will range 25-35 knots, with some mid-
level clouds  moving in.

KCOS: North winds through most of tonight after a weak boundary
pushed through. Gusty SE winds pick up by 18Z Tuesday, with gusts
around 35 knots in the afternoon. Mid-level clouds increase through
the end of the period.

KPUB: Expect variable winds and persistent smoke overnight across
the area. Winds turn southeast Tuesday morning, picking up in the
afternoon with gusts 25-30 knots. Mid-level clouds will move in and
last into Tuesday evening.

All three terminals will see passing chances for showers and
thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon into evening. Coverage will be
isolated to scattered, increasing a bit during the later half of the
afternoon. Mainly concerned with strong outflow winds, though rain
will be possible if any storms move over the terminals. Given the
spotty coverage, included as PROB30s at all three TAF sites for
now.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 222 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2026

A very heavy FireWx-centric weather pattern is in place, and should
remain for the most part through the work week. A Red Flag Warning
remains in place for all of the CWA today until 10 PM, and weak RH
recovery overnight is anticipated. Another Red Flag Warning remains
in place for much of the area Tuesday from 10 AM through 10 PM, but
kept the far eastern plains out due to the possibility of some
stronger afternoon convection closer to the eastern border. Finally,
went ahead and issued a Fire Weather Watch for a nearly identical
area for Wednesday morning through Wednesday night, due to the
expected combination of gusty winds and RH levels in the 5-15%
range. Additional highlights for Thu and Fri for portions of the
area are likely.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Tuesday for
COZ220>233.
Fire Weather Watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
evening for COZ220>230-233.

&&

UPDATE...KT
SHORT TERM...MOORE
LONG TERM...MOORE
AVIATION...GARBEROGLIO
FIRE WEATHER...MOORE

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1031 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2026

COZ058>089-093>099-010445-
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-
1031 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Winds will gradually subside overnight but relative humidity
recovery will remain poor over most mountain locations. This will
allow for active fire growth to continue for ongoing wildfires,
albeit at a slower pace, as winds continue to decrease. Please
heed all evacuation notices and avoid any activities which could
spark a wildfire.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

High Fire Danger conditions will likely return to much of the
mountains, valleys and portions of the plains for Tuesday through
Friday as gusty afternoon winds and low humidity values return each
day. Temperatures will crest over 100 again by late week across most
of the southeast plains with the possibility of critical fire
weather conditions across all of the southeast plains.

Isolated thunderstorms will be possible Tuesday afternoon and early
evening across Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca counties to the east of
a dry line. Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary storm
risks.

Thunderstorm chances will increase again next weekend, especially
into Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters will not be needed the rest of tonight.

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