Red Flag Warning Issued for Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad Through Thursday
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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 Southern Colorado as high winds and low humidity create critical fire weather conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southern 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 Southern Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions. This alert signifies that a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. This warning replaces the previously issued Fire Weather Watch for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions in Southern Colorado:
- Southern El Paso County: Including Colorado Springs and Fort Carson
- Pueblo County: Including the city of Pueblo
- Western Las Animas County: Including Trinidad and Thatcher
- Fire Weather Zones: 227, 228, and 230
Expected Conditions
Critical weather parameters provided by the NWS include:
- Winds: Through Wednesday evening, west winds of 30 to 40 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. For Thursday, west winds will range from 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Humidity levels are forecast to drop as low as 11 percent.
- Impacts: Any fires that develop will likely catch and spread quickly due to the high wind speeds and dry air.
Timeline
The alert covers two distinct windows of concern:
- Wednesday: The first warning remains in effect until 7:00 PM MST this evening.
- Thursday: A second warning is in effect from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST Thursday.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to exercise extreme caution. Avoid all activities that could potentially start a wildfire, such as outdoor burning or using equipment that produces sparks. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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