Pueblo, CO – Spring fire weather is sweeping into southern Colorado this Sunday, with high winds and bone-dry conditions creating dangerous fire potential across Pueblo and Colorado Springs.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, a Fire Weather Watch is in effect from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. MDT Sunday, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph and humidity dropping as low as 6%. Areas affected include southern El Paso and Pueblo counties, particularly near I-25 where dry grasses and wind-prone areas increase the risk of rapidly spreading fires.
Residents are urged to avoid any outdoor burning or spark-producing equipment. The Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday, transitioning to the Fire Weather Watch on Sunday, which may escalate if conditions worsen. Officials warn that fires could ignite and spread rapidly, especially in open fields and near roadsides.
Five-Day Spring Weather Outlook for Pueblo:
- Sunday: Mostly sunny with breezy conditions. High near 80°F. Winds NW 15–20 mph with gusts up to 30–35 mph.
- Monday: Decreasing clouds becoming sunny. High of 64°F. Winds SE at 5–15 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm. High near 77°F. Southeast winds at 10–15 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny and breezy. High near 83°F. Gusts up to 35 mph.
- Thursday: Breezy again. High near 84°F. Winds shifting from SW to NW overnight.
