Red Flag Warning Issued for San Luis Valley: Critical Fire Conditions Expected Monday
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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 the San Luis Valley, citing gusty winds and low humidity that could lead to rapid fire spread.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- San Luis Valley, 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 San Luis Valley, Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for the San Luis Valley. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Fire Weather Zone 224, which includes the San Luis Valley. Impacted locations include:
- Alamosa
- Del Norte
- Fort Garland
- Saguache
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to avoid any activities that could inadvertently start a wildfire. Because fires can catch and spread quickly under these conditions, extreme caution is advised. The NWS recommends that residents prepare for potential fire hazards and monitor local conditions closely.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions in the San Luis Valley are expected to reach critical thresholds for fire behavior:
- Winds: South winds ranging from 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 35 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are forecast to drop as low as 13 percent.
- Impacts: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and exhibit extreme behavior.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective starting at 11:00 AM MST today, February 16, 2026. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 PM MST this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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