Red Flag Warning Issued for Teller County and Rampart Range Through Friday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for Fire Weather Zone 221. This warning replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch, indicating that critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in Colorado:

• Teller County and the Rampart Range
• Pikes Peak
• Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
• Fire Weather Zone 221

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors are advised to exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. Under these conditions, fires will catch and spread quickly. A Red Flag Warning means that a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Prepare for hazardous fire conditions and avoid activities that could produce sparks.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: Northwest winds ranging from 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 10 to 15 percent.
• Impacts: Critical fire weather conditions will make fire control difficult; any ignitions are likely to spread rapidly.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11:00 AM MST to 6:00 PM MST on Friday, February 27, 2026.