Red Flag Warning Issued for Colorado Springs and Southeast Colorado Through Wednesday
This alert is no longer in effect.
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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A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Southern El Paso, Otero, and Eastern Las Animas counties as high winds and low humidity create critical fire conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Colorado
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pueblo
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 Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions. This alert, issued by NWS Pueblo CO, replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch as conditions have become more certain.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Colorado:
- Southern El Paso County: Including Colorado Springs and Fort Carson.
- Otero County: Including La Junta and the Western Comanche Grasslands.
- Eastern Las Animas County: Including Pinon Canyon. This alert specifically impacts Fire Weather Zones 227, 232, and 233.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for critical fire weather. A Red Flag Warning means that a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. In these conditions, fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically. Outdoor burning should be avoided, and residents should remain vigilant for any signs of smoke or fire.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: West winds ranging from 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
- Humidity: Extremely low relative humidity levels between 5 and 10 percent.
- Impacts: Elevated fire danger is expected across the region due to the dry and windy environment.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 11:00 AM MST to 5:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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