Red Flag Warning Issued for Crowley County and Ordway Through Monday 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 Crowley County due to gusty winds and low humidity, creating critical fire weather conditions on Monday.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Crowley 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 Crowley County, Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions. The alert was issued by NWS Pueblo CO and is in effect for Monday afternoon and evening.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Fire Weather Zone 231, which includes Crowley County and the city of Ordway, Colorado.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. Under these conditions, fires can catch and spread rapidly. Residents should prepare for potential fire hazards and monitor local conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: West winds between 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 10 percent.
- Hazards: The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 12:00 PM MDT on Monday, March 9, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM MDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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