... Red flag warning remains in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening
for gusty winds... low relative humidity... and high Haines indices
for fire weather zones 220... 221... 222... 223... 224... 225...
226... 227... 228... 229 and 230...
... Red flag warning in effect from 11 am to 8 PM MDT Thursday for
gusty winds and low relative humidity for fire weather zones
220... 221... 222... 223... 224... 225... 226... 227... 228... 229 and
230...
... Fire Weather Watch in effect from Friday morning through
Friday evening for gusty winds and low relative humidity for fire
weather zones 220... 221... 222... 223... 224... 225... 226... 227...
228... 229 and 230...
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a red flag
warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity... which is in
effect from 11 am to 8 PM MDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has
also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low
relative humidity is in effect from Friday morning through Friday
evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Thursday is no longer in
effect.
* Affected area... fire weather zones 220... 221... 222... 223...
224... 225... 226... 227... 228... 229 and 230.
* Winds... southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Relative humidity... as low as 4 percent.
* Impacts... fires will exhibit extreme fire behavior. Take
precautions to avoid fire starts. Fuels are dry in these areas
and fire will spread rapidly.
* Haines... 6.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.
Colorado Springs, CO
Current Conditions
88 °F
Scattered Clouds
Updated — 3:54 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Local Radar
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Colorado Springs
88 °F - Scattered Clouds
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Air Force Academy
86 °F - Clear -
Fort Carson
87 °F - Scattered Clouds
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Meadow Lake
85 °F - Clear
Forecast for Colorado Springs (80901)
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Wednesday
Clear
H 88° / L 54°
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Thursday
Clear
H 88° / L 54°
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Friday
Partly Cloudy
H 88° / L 55°
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Saturday
 Mostly Cloudy
H 86° / L 55°
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Sunday
Partly Cloudy
H 84° / L 57°
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Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 5 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Wednesday NightClear. Low of 54F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph shifting to the WNW after midnight.
Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph shifting to the SSW in the afternoon.
Thursday NightPartly cloudy. Low of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph shifting to the WNW after midnight.
Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Friday NightPartly cloudy. Low of 55F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Overcast. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday NightOvercast. Low of 55F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 10 to 20 mph.
Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday NightClear. Low of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Statement as of 2:56 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Fire Weather Warning, Fire Weather Watch
