Red Flag Warning Issued for Huerfano and Western Las Animas Counties Through Sunday
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southern Colorado, citing gusty winds and humidity as low as 6 percent, creating 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 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 due to gusty winds and low relative humidity. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are imminent or occurring. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for the following day as hazardous conditions are expected to persist.
Affected Areas
The warning and subsequent watch affect Fire Weather Zones 229 and 230, which include:
- Huerfano County: Including Walsenburg.
- Western Las Animas County: Including Trinidad and Thatcher.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. Under these conditions, fires can catch and spread with extreme speed. For the Fire Weather Watch period, stay tuned to local weather updates and be prepared for potential upgrades to warnings.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: West winds of 10 to 20 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels may drop as low as 6 percent.
- Fire Behavior: The combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Timeline
- Red Flag Warning: Effective from 12:00 PM MST to 7:00 PM MST on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
- Fire Weather Watch: Effective from Monday morning through Monday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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