North Shore Report

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued August 7 at 2:25PM MDT until August 7 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222 and 228. * WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 5:56PM MDT until August 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...High temperatures in El Paso and Fremont Counties from 92 to 102 both days. Highs in Pueblo County from 95 to 105 both Saturday and Sunday. * WHERE...Pueblo, El Paso and eastern Fremont Counties, including the cities of Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Canon City. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 2:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone. WHERE...Teller, Fremont and western parts of El Paso and Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Cripple Creek, Woodland Park, Canon City, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo. WHEN...1200 PM Friday August 07 to 1000 PM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are likely within the advisory area Friday afternoon and evening. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 7 at 3:50PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

At 350 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles northeast of Penrose, or 17 miles south of Colorado Springs, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and brief heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Fort Carson and open country of southwest El Paso, east central Fremont and northern Pueblo counties.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.