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Town of Center, CO
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 :: 02:48 p.m. MDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 07:00PM Wednesday

...A Red Flag Warning continues for gusty winds, low humidity and dry fuels through 7 PM today, for fire weather zones 220 and 224, which includes Lake and Chaffee Counties, and the San Luis Valley... ...A Red Flag Warning has been issued for gusty winds, low humidity and dry fuels for Wednesday afternoon and evening for fire weather zones 220 and 224, which includes Lake and Chaffee Counties, and the San Luis Valley... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry fuels, gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

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

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing... From noon until 7 PM MDT today and again for Wednesday afternoon and evening.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition, growth, and spread of fires today, and again on Wednesday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SAN LUIS VALLEY INCLUDING ALAMOSA/DEL NORTE/FORT GARLAND/SAGUACHE ... UPPER ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY INCLUDING LAKE COUNTY AND CHAFFEE COUNTY

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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