Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220.

* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 7 PM MDT Thursday.

* WINDS...For the first Red Flag Warning today, west-northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Red Flag Warning on Thursday, west-northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent.

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