Weather Alerts For Colorado Springs, CO

# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, AND 235 # SUMMARY -------------------- 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 Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234 and 235. TIMING From 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. WINDS Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY As low as 5 percent. IMPACTS Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive. ISSUED AT Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:16 AM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Pueblo CO HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County- Teller County/Rampart Range

Pollen Index: 11.3 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Elm, Oak and Maple. The amount of pollen in the air for Tuesday will be rising and extend even further into the extremely high range. This is likely to be caused in part by higher temperatures and windy conditions.