Colorado I-25 Corridor Under Red Flag Warning

Dangerous fire weather conditions with 45 MPH winds forecast for Tuesday

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:54am

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting depicting a raging wildfire, with flames and thick smoke dominating the frame and dwarfing any physical structures or objects in the scene.As dangerous fire weather conditions grip the Colorado I-25 corridor, the region braces for the potential of fast-moving, destructive wildfires.Pueblo Today

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of southern Colorado, including the Interstate 25 corridor, due to critical fire weather conditions expected on Tuesday. Forecasters warn of dry, windy, and warm conditions with southwest wind gusts up to 45 mph and humidity levels as low as 9-15%, significantly increasing the risk of wildfires starting and spreading quickly.

Why it matters

Extreme fire weather can quickly turn small sparks into fast-moving, destructive wildfires, threatening homes, businesses, and infrastructure along the I-25 corridor, a major transportation artery through the state. Residents and travelers in the region need to exercise extreme caution to prevent accidental ignitions during this high-risk period.

The details

The Red Flag Warning is in effect through Tuesday evening, covering a large portion of southern Colorado. Officials are urging residents to avoid any activities that could spark a fire, including outdoor burning, and to follow all local fire restrictions. These dangerous conditions may impact outdoor workers, travelers, and communities in fire-prone areas along the I-25 corridor.

  • The Red Flag Warning is expected to remain in effect through Tuesday evening.

The players

National Weather Service in Pueblo

The local office of the National Weather Service that issued the Red Flag Warning for southern Colorado.

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The takeaway

With extreme fire weather conditions forecast, residents and travelers in southern Colorado must be extremely cautious to prevent accidental wildfires that could quickly grow out of control and threaten lives and property along the critical I-25 transportation corridor.