North Shore Report

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued December 17 at 12:58PM MST until December 17 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232 and 233. * TIMING...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

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 December 17 at 4:04PM MST until December 18 at 7:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Colorado. * WHEN...Until 7 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles, especially along north-south highways such as Interstate 25.

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.