Station Name: ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR AVONDALE, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,534 feet

Nearest Address:
901 Nyberg Rd
Avondale, CO 81006
Pueblo County

GPS Coordinates: 38.24805799, -104.3991356

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 11:18AM MST until February 17 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:18 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:30 AM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 228, 229 and 230. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...today, southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. For Tuesday, southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph, for Wednesday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent each day. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.

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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 11:18AM MST until February 16 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:18 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:30 AM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 228, 229 and 230. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...today, southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. For Tuesday, southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph, for Wednesday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent each day. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.

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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 11:18AM MST until February 18 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:18 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:30 AM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 228, 229 and 230. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...today, southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. For Tuesday, southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph, for Wednesday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent each day. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.

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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 7:08PM MST until February 17 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 7:08 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southeast Colorado. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility to under a mile at times.

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.

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 7:08PM MST until February 17 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 7:08 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Wet Mountain Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.