Kiowa 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

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

No recent briefing available

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

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