Weather Alerts For Climax, CO

# HEADLINE -------------------- THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR ZONE 220 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 ZONE 220 # SUMMARY -------------------- - THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Fire Weather Zone 220. TIMING From 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. WINDS Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY As low as 8 percent. 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County-

Pollen Index: 11.7 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Elm, Oak and Maple. The pollen levels for Wednesday will remain relatively stable in the extremely high range. The pollen producing plants are delivering a fairly constant level of pollen into the air.