North Shore Report

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 11:36AM MST until February 19 at 7:00PM MST 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 to 7 PM MST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 227, 228 and 230. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 7 PM MST this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph through this evening. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph for Thursday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution and avoid 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.

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued February 18 at 10:54AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Eastern Huerfano County Below 7500 Feet including Walsenburg, and Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet including Trinidad. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * 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...The strongest gusts are most likely in the afternoon, and will continue along the lower eastern slopes into the overnight hours. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility to under a mile at times.

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.