Rye, CO Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Rye.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued May 17 at 4:27AM MDT until May 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, the Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 12:37AM MDT until May 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222, 225, 228, 229, 231, 232, 234, 235 and 236. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 12:37AM MDT until May 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 230, 233 and 237. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph Sunday, and southwest 25 to 35 with gusts up to 50 mph possible Monday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and could be very destructive.

Fire Weather Watch issued May 17 at 12:37AM MDT until May 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 230, 233 and 237. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph Sunday, and southwest 25 to 35 with gusts up to 50 mph possible Monday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and could be very destructive.

Air Quality Alert issued May 16 at 11:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Bent, Prowers, Otero, Las Animas and Baca Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Las Animas, Lamar, La Junta, Kim, Trinidad and Springfield. WHEN...1100 AM Saturday May 16 to 900 AM Sunday May 17 IMPACTS...Smoke from several fires is impacting southeast Colorado. Periods of moderate to heavy smoke are possible throughout the day on Saturday. 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.