Pueblo, CO – Critical fire weather conditions are expected across southern Colorado Saturday, with officials warning of rapid wildfire spread during peak afternoon hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, a Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. MDT Saturday for areas along the Interstate 25 corridor, including Pueblo, Walsenburg, Trinidad, and surrounding valleys.
Strong southwest winds between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph, combined with relative humidity as low as 10 percent, will create dangerous fire conditions. These factors make it easy for fires to ignite and spread quickly, especially near roadways and open land along I-25.
Pueblo County, Huerfano County, and Las Animas County face the highest risk, with impacts extending toward Colorado Springs and nearby communities along the corridor.
Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning and use caution with vehicles or equipment that could create sparks, particularly near dry grass and roadways.
Fire crews remain on alert as any ignition could become fast-moving under these conditions.
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