Weather Alerts For Homelake, CO

# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 231, 232, 234, 235, AND 236 # 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 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 231, 232, 234, 235 and 236. TIMING From 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Thursday. WINDS Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph over the high country, and gusts to 40 mph over the plains. RELATIVE HUMIDITY As low 12 percent over the high country, and as low as 6 percent over the plains. IMPACTS Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically. ISSUED AT Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:35 PM 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: 11.1 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Elm, Maple and Cedar/Juniper. Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Thursday will be rising and extend even further into the extremely high range. This increase is due to rising temperatures, strong winds and lower relative humidity.