Red Flag Warning Issued for Teller County and Rampart Range Through Monday Evening
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Teller County and the Rampart Range due to gusty winds and low humidity, creating critical fire conditions on Monday.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for Fire Weather Zone 221. This alert is issued when critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or imminent, driven by a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Colorado:
- Teller County
- Rampart Range
- Pikes Peak
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to avoid all activities that could potentially start a wildfire. Under these conditions, fires will catch and spread quickly. Preparation is essential as extreme fire behavior is possible.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to reach critical thresholds for fire danger:
- Winds: Southwest winds between 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 14 percent.
- Impacts: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly due to the high wind speeds and dry air.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective on Monday, February 16, 2026. The specific time window for these critical conditions is from 11:00 AM MST through 6:00 PM MST.
Source: NOAA Official Notice