Red Flag Warning Issued for Huerfano and Western Las Animas Counties Through Monday Evening
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of Southern Colorado due to gusty winds and low humidity, effective Monday from 10 AM to 7 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southern 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 Southern Colorado.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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