Las Animas 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 2:00 PM MDT – Thursday 06/11 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Pueblo CO
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 229 AND 230
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zones 229 and 230.
Timing
For the Red Flag Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
Winds
For Thursday, east to southeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For Friday, west to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 9 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted
- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg
- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher
In effect from Friday 06/12 2:00 PM MDT – Friday 06/12 7:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Pueblo CO
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 229 AND 230
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zones 229 and 230.
Timing
For the Red Flag Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
Winds
For Thursday, east to southeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For Friday, west to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 9 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted
- Huerfano County Including Walsenburg
- Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher
Briefings
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!
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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