Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
802 PM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026
COZ220>222-224>237-241815-
/O.CAN.KPUB.FW.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260424T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0047.260424T1700Z-260425T0300Z/
Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee
County-
Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant
Fossil Beds National Monument-
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-
Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest-
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado
Springs-Pueblo County Including Pueblo-
Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher-
Crowley County Including Ordway-
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas-
Prowers County Including Lamar-
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands-
802 PM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
FRIDAY 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, 235, 236, AND 237...
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR TODAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED...
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the Red Flag
Warning for today. The Red Flag Warning for Friday remains in
effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 224, 225,
226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch
and spread rapidly and erratically.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
547 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
OKZ001-TXZ001-006>020-317-240300-
/O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0031.000000T0000Z-260424T0300Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-
Potter-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-
Collingsworth-Palo Duro Canyon-
547 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR VERY DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE WESTERN
OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE AND MOST OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE...
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the 80s to low 90s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.
&&
$$
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
801 PM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WIND AND
LOW HUMIDITY...
On Saturday, west winds strengthen again with occasional gusts of
35 to near 40 mph forecast over much of eastern New Mexico. In
addition, humidity will fall as low as 8 to 15 percent, resulting
in another round of critical fire weather across portions of eastern
New Mexico. Locally critical fire weather may be observed outside
of the watch area.
NMZ104-123-125-126-241300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FW.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260424T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.A.0030.260425T1800Z-260426T0200Z/
Northeast Plains-Northeast Highlands-Central Highlands-
East Central Plains-
801 PM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* AREA AND TIMING...The Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones
104 and 126); Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and
125). For Saturday from noon to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
Saturday afternoon.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 8 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
213 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
TXZ021>024-027>030-033>036-039>041-240315-
/O.NEW.KLUB.FW.A.0020.260425T1700Z-260426T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLUB.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-260424T0100Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Cochran-
Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-
213 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS...THE
FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE...AND MUCH OF THE ROLLING PLAINS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS...AND THE FAR SOUTHWESTERN
TEXAS PANHANDLE...
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through
Saturday evening.
* Wind...West at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
* Humidity...As low as 6 percent.
* Fuels...Critically dry.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
100 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-240600-
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-
Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
Palo Duro Canyon-
100 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandles.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Critical fire weather conditions are expected across the Texas and
Oklahoma Panhandles. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from Noon
through 10 PM.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Strong winds and low relative humidity values will result in
critical fire weather conditions on Sunday. Isolated wind gusts
above 60 mph will be possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1103 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026
COZ058>089-093>099-241715-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1103 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Critical fire weather conditions are expected today for much of the
area, with a Red Flag Warning in place until 9 PM this evening. West
winds are forecast to increase to 15 to 25 mph with gusts as high as
45 mph, and minimum relative humidity levels dropping into the
single digits. Please refrain from all activities that could start a
fire.
One or two showers will be possible during the mid to late afternoon
over the Colorado/Kansas border, as a front moves through. Little to
no precipitation is expected, but outflow winds could reach 45-50
mph.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
High fire danger continues to be a threat for much of the area on
Friday, with very dry conditions and receptive fuels remaining in
place. Stronger wind gusts will be more spotty through the
afternoon.
Shower chances then increase area-wide over the weekend into early
next week as a weather system moves across the region, with the
greatest chance for precipitation occurring along the Continental
Divide Saturday night into Monday. Snow will be possible at times
over the higher terrain, with a risk of isolated thunderstorms for
portions of the plains. The main threat at this time with any storms
that do develop will be wind gusts to 50 mph, and cloud to ground
lightning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters will not be needed today or tonight.
$$
GARBEROGLIO/GARBEROGLIO
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1140 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
TXZ021>044-241645-
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-
Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-Yoakum-
Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
1140 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling
Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon to 8 PM today for the far
southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and much of the Rolling
Plains.
A Rangeland Fire Danger Statement is in effect for most of the
southeastern Rolling Plains from noon to 8 PM today, with the
exception of Stonewall county.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are possible each day
from Saturday through Tuesday, with Sunday being the most favorable
day.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
