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 March 13 at 12:33AM MDT until March 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:33 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 4:45 PM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232 and 233. * WINDS...For today, west 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. For Saturday, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * 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.

Red Flag Warning issued March 13 at 12:33AM MDT until March 14 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:33 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 4:45 PM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232 and 233. * WINDS...For today, west 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. For Saturday, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * 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.

High Wind Watch issued March 13 at 12:01PM MDT until March 15 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:01 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 8:15 PM

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeastern Colorado Plains, to include El Paso, Pueblo, Las Animas, Crowley, Otero, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

High Wind Watch issued March 13 at 5:17PM MDT until March 15 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 5:17 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Colorado including El Paso, Pueblo, Las Animas, Crowley, Otero, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could 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 land or locations with disturbed soils. Visiblities can change rapidly over short distances.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Air Quality Alert issued March 13 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 4:10 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Kit Carson, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Crowley, Otero, Bent, Prowers and Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Burlington, Cheyenne Wells, Eads, Ordway, La Junta, Las Animas, Lamar and Pueblo. WHEN...400 PM Friday March 13 to 900 AM Saturday March 14 IMPACTS...Lingering wildfire smoke will impact the advisory area through early Saturday morning. Heaviest smoke will likely be located along the lower Arkansas River Valley, including Las Animas and Lamar. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.