Red Flag Warning Issued for Baca County and Springfield Through Tuesday Evening
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 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 Baca County due to gusty winds and extremely low humidity, creating critical fire weather conditions on Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Baca County, Colorado
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Baca County, Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for Fire Weather Zone 237. This alert is triggered by the combination of gusty winds and critically low relative humidity levels, which can lead to extreme fire behavior.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Baca County, including the city of Springfield and the Eastern Comanche Grasslands in Colorado.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly under these conditions. Outdoor burning is strictly not recommended. A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. Residents should prepare for potential fire hazards and monitor local updates.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: West winds ranging from 15 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop significantly, ranging between 5 and 10 percent.
- Hazards: The combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures contributes to a high risk of rapid fire spread.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is scheduled to be in effect from 10:00 AM MST to 6:00 PM MST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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