The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening.
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Affected Area: Fire Weather Zones 222, 228, 229, 230, 231, 234, 235 and 236.
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Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
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Relative Humidity: As low as 6 percent.
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Impacts: Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread.
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 222, 228, 229, 230, 231, 234, 235 and 236. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 6 percent. * Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire growth and spread.
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.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado
Arkansas River At Canon City affecting Fremont County.
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
Arkansas River NEAR Avondale affecting Pueblo County.
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Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.
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WHAT: No flooding is currently forecast.
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WHERE: Arkansas River at Canon City.
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WHEN: Until further notice.
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IMPACTS: At 10.0 feet, Minor flood. Minor overbank flow occurs into low lying areas along river. Water overtops screens at Canon City water supply intake
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- At 12:15 PM MDT Monday the stage was 9.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast: The river is expected to fall to 8.5 feet early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History: This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.1 feet on 06/25/1999.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado... Arkansas River At Canon City affecting Fremont County. Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County. Arkansas River NEAR Avondale affecting Pueblo County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast. * WHERE...Arkansas River at Canon City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor flood. Minor overbank flow occurs into low lying areas along river. Water overtops screens at Canon City water supply intake * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM MDT Monday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.5 feet early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.1 feet on 06/25/1999. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way.
Additional information is available at https://www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued later today.late tonight at 1245 AM MDT.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued later today.late tonight at 1245 AM MDT.
يتم توفير تحذيرات الطقس القاسية إلى meteoblue من قبل أكثر من 80 وكالة رسمية في جميع أنحاء العالم. لا تتحمل meteoblue أي مسؤولية فيما يتعلق بالمحتوى الفعلي أو طبيعة التحذيرات. يمكن الإبلاغ عن المشكلات من خلال نموذج الملاحظات الخاص بنا وسيتم إرسالها إلى الحالات المناسبة.
