Red Flag Warning - Monday March 8, 2021

Description: US Hwy 10 Obscured by Smoke from Agricultural Burning. There is a Red Flag Warning in Effect for Southeast Colorado Monday, March 8th.

Red Flag Warning Monday March 8, 2021

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 11 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 227...228...229...230...231...232...233...235...236 and 237.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidity...10 to 15 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread Monday morning through Monday afternoon, and again Tuesday afternoon.

The East side of Timpas Bridge on US Hwy 10 was obscured by Smoke Sunday afternoon. 

The occasional wind gust can cause unexpected fire behavior and cause risky road conditions.

Notice the outline of the SUV passing through the smoke over Timpas Bridge on US Hwy 10 Sunday Afternoon. Slow down and use extreme caution if you encounter smoke on the roadway.

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