Red Flag Warning Issued for Huerfano and Western Las Animas Counties Through Monday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions. This alert replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch for the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Fire Weather Zones 229 and 230, which include the following geographic regions:

• Huerfano County: Including Walsenburg
• Western Las Animas County: Including Trinidad and Thatcher

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning or activities that could spark a fire. Under these conditions, fires will catch and spread quickly. A Red Flag Warning signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly, driven by a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.

Expected Conditions

The region will experience hazardous fire conditions characterized by:

• Winds: West winds ranging from 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 6 percent.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is scheduled to be in effect from 10:00 AM MDT to 7:00 PM MDT on Monday, March 9.