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Town of Center, CO
Saturday August 17th, 2019 :: 03:58 a.m. MDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM

...A Red Flag Warning has been issued for gusty winds, low humidity, and dry fuels from 12 PM to 8PM today, for fire weather zones 220,222, and 224... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 220...222 and 224.

* Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 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 ... UPPER ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY INCLUDING LAKE COUNTY AND CHAFFEE COUNTY ... 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

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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

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