Bent County, CO

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In effect from Thursday 06/11 11:00 AM MDT – Thursday 06/11 6:00 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Pueblo CO

Affected Area

Fire Weather Zones 231, 234, 235 and 236.

Winds

North to northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

Relative Humidity

As low as 11 percent.

Impacts

Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

What to Do

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.


Areas Impacted

  • Crowley County Including Ordway
  • Kiowa County Including Eads
  • Bent County Including Las Animas
  • Prowers County Including Lamar

Briefings

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From the Forecaster

Critical Fire Weather Continues

Created by the NWS Pueblo WFO

Another day of very dry air and strong winds of 30-40mph are expected today. Areas in the boxes are at the most risk for fire starts. Red Flag Warnings are issued for these areas through the evening. Hot, dry, and windy conditions are likely outside of the red boxes as well. Do what you can to minimize the threat of wildfire starts for the area today!

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