URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1232 AM MDT Sat Apr 25 2026

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...

* AFFECTED AREA... For, but not limited to the San Luis Valley including the Crestone Grants and Casita Park areas and for a few locations outside of our area.

* WINDS... Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY... As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS... Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

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. 

Current Crestone Conditions