Red Flag Warning Issued for San Luis Valley: Extreme Fire Danger Expected Sunday
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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 on March 15, warning of high winds and low humidity that could lead to uncontrollable 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
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 Fire Weather Zone 224. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are expected to occur, replacing the previously issued Fire Weather Watch.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the San Luis Valley within Fire Weather Zone 224. Affected communities include:
- Alamosa
- Del Norte
- Fort Garland
- Saguache
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare for critical fire weather conditions. A Red Flag Warning signifies that a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. According to the National Weather Service, fires in these conditions will spread uncontrollably and be very destructive.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: West winds ranging from 30 to 40 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 65 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 9 percent.
- Hazards: Extreme fire danger resulting from the combination of high wind speeds and very dry air.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is scheduled to be in effect from 11:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15, until 8:00 PM MDT on Sunday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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