Rio Grande County, CO

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In effect from Friday 06/12 11:00 AM MDT – Friday 06/12 8:00 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Pueblo CO

Affected Area

Fire Weather Zones 220, 223 and 224.

Winds

West 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

Relative Humidity

As low as 8 percent.

Impacts

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

What to Do

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

  • Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County
  • Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf Creek Pass and Creede
  • San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache

Briefings

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From the Forecaster

Fire Weather Outlook

Created by the NWS Pueblo WFO

While temperatures will be cooler today, gusty winds, low humidity and dry fuels will bring Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the region once again this afternoon and evening. Heat returns Fri/Sat with fire danger increasing. Avoid activities that could start a wildfire! #cowx

Seven-day Weather Risk Overview

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