Kiowa County, CO
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Thursday 06/11 11:00 AM MDT – Thursday 06/11 6:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Pueblo CO
RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 234, 235, AND 236
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zones 234, 235 and 236.
Timing
From 11 AM to 6 PM MDT Thursday.
Winds
North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 9 percent.
Impacts
Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.
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
- Kiowa County Including Eads
- Bent County Including Las Animas
- Prowers County Including Lamar
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Fire Weather Outlook
Created by the NWS Pueblo WFO
Gusty winds, low humidity and dry fuels will bring Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the region into at least Friday and likely into Saturday. Avoid activities that could start a wildfire! #cowx
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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