Red Flag Warning Issued for Crowley County and Ordway 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 Crowley County, effective Tuesday, as gusty winds and low humidity create critical fire hazards.
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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 Crowley County. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are imminent or occurring, replacing the previously issued Fire Weather Watch.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Fire Weather Zone 231, which includes Crowley County and the city of Ordway.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area are advised to exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning or activities that could produce sparks. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents should be prepared for the possibility of fires catching and spreading rapidly.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the following conditions are expected:
- Winds: West winds between 15 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are forecast to drop as low as 10 to 15 percent.
- Fire Behavior: Due to these conditions, any fires that start will likely spread quickly and be difficult to control.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 10:00 AM MST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 PM MST that same evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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