Huerfano County, CO
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 06/12 12:00 PM MDT – Friday 06/12 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Pueblo CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry thunderstorms, low relative humidity, and gusty winds, which is in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening.
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zones 229 and 230.
Winds
Southwest 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.
* Thunderstorms...Storms are expected to remain to the southern region of Zones 230 with a few lightning strikes and up to a 15% chance of dry lightning expected late this afternoon.
* Outflow Winds...Localized and distant storms can both produce outflow winds up to 50 mph. These winds can be sudden and lead to very quick wind shifts. Virga, or wisps under storm clouds, will be the first warning sign that these winds could be possible.
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
- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg
- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Severe Weather and Fire Starts from Lightning
Created by the NWS Pueblo WFO
From 3PM - 8PM over the SE plains we are concerned about fire starts from thunderstorms. From 4PM-8PM we are concerned about a few thunderstorms producing 60-70MPH wind gusts and 1-2" hail over the eastern plains. #COwx #Colorado
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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