Red Flag Warning: 4/14/26: Severe Red Flag Warning Issued as Overcast Skies Give Way to Blustery Winds and a Chance of Fire Hazards

by Weather Write | Apr 14, 2026 | Weather | 0 comments

Fire Weather Watch

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zones 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237.

* TIMING…For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 7 percent.

* IMPACTS…Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

From 2026-04-16T17:00:00+00:00 · until 2026-04-17T03:00:00+00:00 · Source: NWS Pueblo CO
Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zones 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237.

* TIMING…For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 7 percent.

* IMPACTS…Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

From 2026-04-14T17:00:00+00:00 · until 2026-04-15T02:00:00+00:00 · Source: NWS Pueblo CO

Severe Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening.

At 1:01 PM in Pueblo, the temperature stands at 65.7°F with a light wind flowing at 1.1 mph. The sky is overcast, casting a gray hue over the area, and there has been no precipitation recorded today.

This afternoon’s forecast predicts a high of 69.4°F, with winds potentially increasing to 19.5 mph. The chance of rain remains low at 10%, and no precipitation is expected. As evening approaches, temperatures will drop to a low of 49.8°F tonight. Winds will remain active, gusting up to 17.5 mph, and skies are expected to clear.

In addition to the Severe Red Flag Warning, there is also a Moderate Fire Weather Watch in effect. Residents in the affected Fire Weather Zones 227 through 237 should remain cautious due to the combination of dry conditions and gusty winds. Fire safety precautions are advised as conditions remain conducive to fire activity.

Today's Details

High
69°F
Low
50°F
Wind
20 mph
Humidity
19%
UV Index
7 (High)
Precip
10% chance · 0 in
Now
66°F · feels 60°F
Sunrise
6:23am
Sunset
7:33pm

7-Day Forecast

Day High Low Conditions
Tuesday 69°F 50°F Overcast
Wednesday 73°F 43°F Partly cloudy
Thursday 78°F 47°F Overcast
Friday 68°F 43°F Overcast
Saturday 64°F 37°F Overcast
Sunday 75°F 41°F Overcast
Monday 77°F 54°F Overcast

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