Colorado Springs, CO Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233,
234, 235, 236, AND 237...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222, 227, 228, 229, 230,
231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237.

* TIMING...From 11 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

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.

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