Red Flag Warning until 06:00PM
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM MDT this evening.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222 and 224.
* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Timing...Noon until 6 PM MDT.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent.
* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SAN LUIS VALLEY INCLUDING ALAMOSA/DEL NORTE/FORT GARLAND/SAGUACHE ... FREMONT COUNTY INCLUDING CANON CITY/HOWARD/TEXAS CREEK
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Town of Center, CO
294 S Worth St
Center, CO 81125
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 719-754-3497
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP TOWNOFCENTER followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Red Flag Warning