Red Flag Warning Issued for Yuma, Colorado: High Winds and Low Humidity Expected Wednesday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Goodland, KS, has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty, indicating that critical fire weather conditions are expected to occur.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Fire Weather Zone 252, which includes Yuma, Colorado.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the affected area are urged to take the following precautions:

• Comply with all local burn bans and fire regulations.
• Avoid driving vehicles on dry grass or brush.
• Ensure vehicle brakes and tires are well-maintained to prevent sparks.
• Secure tow chains to avoid dragging them on the pavement.
• Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground.

Expected Conditions

Strong westerly winds are forecast to spread over the Colorado plains on Wednesday afternoon. Northwest winds are expected to range between 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph. These winds, combined with relative humidity as low as 15 percent and very dry fuels, will promote the potential for explosive fire growth.

Additionally, a strong cold front is anticipated to sweep across the region around sunset. This front will shift winds to the north-northeast, which may make any ongoing fire control efforts significantly more difficult due to unpredictable fire behavior.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11:00 AM MST to 7:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.