Weather Alerts For Center, CO

# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE Northern San Luis Valley, and Central San Luis Valley. WHEN From 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. IMPACTS Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Areas of blowing dust could reduce visibility to under a mile at times. Be especially careful near recently plowed lands or locations with disturbed soils. Visibility can change rapidly over short distances. ISSUED AT Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:45 PM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Pueblo CO HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet, Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet Including Center, Del Norte, Monte Vista, and Alamosa

# HEADLINE -------------------- THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR ZONES 224, AND 225 RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237 FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237 # SUMMARY -------------------- - THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR ZONES 224 AND 225 # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Fire Weather Zones 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. TIMING For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. WINDS For Zone 224, west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. For Zone 225, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. For all remaining zones, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY As low as 6 percent for all zones. IMPACTS Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will spread uncontrollably and could be very destructive. ISSUED AT Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:26 AM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Pueblo CO HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation that poses a significant threat to life and property for both rural and urban environments in the event of a wildfire start or existing fire. In some cases, safe and timely evacuation may not be possible should a fire approach. Avoid debris burning, campfires, and any outdoor activity or use of equipment that could produce a spark. Follow all local fire restrictions. Visit ready.gov/wildfires\#preparedness for tips on how to prepare for a wildfire. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument- Fremont County

# HEADLINE -------------------- THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR ZONES 224, AND 225 RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237 FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237 # SUMMARY -------------------- - THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR ZONES 224 AND 225 # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Fire Weather Zones 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. TIMING For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. WINDS For Zone 224, west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. For Zone 225, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. For all remaining zones, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY As low as 6 percent for all zones. IMPACTS Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will spread uncontrollably and could be very destructive. ISSUED AT Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:26 AM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Pueblo CO HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation that poses a significant threat to life and property for both rural and urban environments in the event of a wildfire start or existing fire. In some cases, safe and timely evacuation may not be possible should a fire approach. Avoid debris burning, campfires, and any outdoor activity or use of equipment that could produce a spark. Follow all local fire restrictions. Visit ready.gov/wildfires\#preparedness for tips on how to prepare for a wildfire. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument- Fremont County

Pollen Index: 11.6 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Elm, Oak and Maple. The amount of pollen in the air for Wednesday will not change appreciably and will remain in the extremely high range. This lack of change in airborne pollen will continue to affect those who suffer from allergies and those who live with the allergy sufferers.