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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 6:36 PM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM MST THURSDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
222 AND 229...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222 and 229.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme
caution and avoid activities which could start a wildfire.

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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High Wind Warning
Issued: 5:54 PM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley, Pueblo, Southern and Eastern Fremont
County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility
to under a mile at times, especially as showers roll off the
mountains this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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