Red Flag Warning Issued for Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and San Luis Valley Through Monday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions. This alert, which replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch, indicates that a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions and fire weather zones in Southern Colorado:

• Fremont County: Including Canon City, Howard, and Texas Creek.
• San Luis Valley: Including Alamosa, Del Norte, Fort Garland, and Saguache.
• Southern El Paso County: Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs.
• Pueblo County: Including Pueblo.
• Fire Weather Zones: 222, 224, 227, and 228.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. Fires that start under these conditions will catch and spread quickly. Residents should prepare for potential hazards and avoid activities that could spark a fire.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: West winds between 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 11 percent.
• Hazards: The combination of gusty winds and low moisture creates an environment where fires can spread rapidly.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is officially in effect from 12:00 PM MDT to 7:00 PM MDT on Monday, March 9, 2026.