Red Flag Warning for Southeast Elbert and South Lincoln Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 14, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Southeast Elbert County below 6000 feet and South Lincoln County in Colorado, with critical fire weather conditions expected from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT on April 14.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Elbert County and South Lincoln County, Colorado
- Issued
- April 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Denver CO
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast Elbert County and South Lincoln County, Colorado.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by NWS Denver CO. This alert is effective from April 14 at 11:00 AM MDT until April 14 at 8:00 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Southeast Elbert County below 6000 feet and South Lincoln County, specifically Fire Weather Zone 247 in Colorado.
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare by avoiding outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire, as conditions are favorable for rapid fire spread.
Expected Conditions
Winds are expected to be west at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Relative humidity will be as low as 9 percent, contributing to conditions favorable for rapid fire spread.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting April 14 at 11:00 AM MDT and ends on April 14 at 8:00 PM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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