Red Flag Warning for Southeastern Colorado Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 16, 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Western Las Animas County, Eastern Las Animas County, and Baca County in Colorado due to gusty winds and low humidity, posing elevated fire danger from April 16 evening through April 17.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Colorado
- Issued
- April 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pueblo 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 Southeastern Colorado.
Red Flag Warning in Southeastern Colorado
Alert Details
The alert is a Red Flag Warning, issued by NWS Pueblo CO. It is effective from the time of issuance on April 16, 2026, with specific periods in effect until 11 PM MDT on April 16 and from 10 AM to 4 PM MDT on April 17, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Fire Weather Zones 230, 233, and 237, specifically Western Las Animas County including Trinidad and Thatcher; Eastern Las Animas County including Pinon Canyon; and Baca County including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands in Colorado.
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare for critical fire weather conditions, as strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Expected Conditions
Gusty winds from the west at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and relative humidity as low as 6 percent are expected, leading to elevated fire danger.
Timeline
The warning remains in effect until 11 PM MDT on April 16, 2026, and is also in effect from 10 AM to 4 PM MDT on April 17, 2026.
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