Weather Alert: Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued June 11 at 2:57PM MDT until June 11 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Area: Crowley County Including Ordway; Kiowa County Including Eads; Bent County Including Las Animas; Prowers County Including Lamar

Severity: Severe
Urgency: Expected
Certainty: Likely

Effective: Jun 11, 2026 2:57 pm MDT
Starts: Jun 11, 2026 2:57 pm MDT
Ends: Jun 11, 2026 6:00 pm MDT
NWS product expires: Jun 11, 2026 6:00 pm MDT

Affected Area Map

Approximate affected forecast zones from National Weather Service data. Hazard color follows the National Weather Service hazards map color table.

Details

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 231, 234, 235 and 236.

* WINDS...Northeast around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Recommended Action

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.

Source: National Weather Service.