North Shore Report

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 2 at 12:40AM MDT until July 3 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

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 Friday to midnight MDT Friday night. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 226, 227, 228 and 230. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution and avoid any activities which could start a wildfire.

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.

Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued July 2 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Elbert, Teller, El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo, and eastern Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Kiowa, Cripple Creek, Colorado Springs, Canon City, Pueblo and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday July 02 to 900 AM Friday July 03 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of the Aspen Acres Fire could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.