Page 14 - Flag Warnings News Today

The final day of February will be WINDY with gusts over 30 mph and fire danger all across the plains.

We get an actual mix of fire and ice danger today with high fire danger in the afternoon and dangerous cold overnight.

A mix of damaging wind gusts, extreme fire danger, and hazardous winter driving west along I-70 will make this a very busy day in the weather department.

Red Flag Warnings Monday for parts of Southern Colorado, with snow showers and much colder weather returning by mid-week.

Strong winds and dry air lead to a warm day with high fire danger. Arctic air tomorrow morning brings windy air with light snow and flurries to the region.

The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office says multiple fire agencies are responding to a grass fire near Rye.

Red Flag Warnings are active in Fremont and Pueblo Counties as well as I-25 through Walsenburg and Trinidad. Snow will fall in the mountains tonight with more Thursday morning.

On Friday, Southern California Edison (SCE) tweeted that Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) would be considered for certain California communities, including Santa Clarita, during an ongoing Red Flag Warning. 

A combination of Red Flag and High Wind Warnings spell a dangerous situation regarding grass fire potential today.

A big uptick in the winds on Wednesday will bring the potential for critical fire weather conditions to parts of Southern Colorado.