Red Flag Warning Issued for Southern El Paso County and Colorado Springs
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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 Southern El Paso County effective Thursday due to high winds and low humidity creating critical fire conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southern El Paso County, 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 El Paso County, Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southern El Paso County. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are expected to occur, driven by a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Fire Weather Zone 227, which includes:
- Southern El Paso County
- Colorado Springs
- Fort Carson
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should prepare for critical fire weather conditions. A Red Flag Warning means that fires can catch and spread rapidly and erratically. It is essential to avoid activities that could produce sparks or flames and to stay tuned to local weather updates. A Fire Weather Watch is also in place for the following day, requiring continued vigilance.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels will be dangerously low, ranging between 10 and 15 percent.
- Impacts: The combination of wind and low moisture will result in elevated fire danger and the potential for extreme fire behavior.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM MST on Thursday, February 26. Additionally, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for the same region from Friday morning through Friday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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