Custer County, CO

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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 9:10 AM MDT – Wednesday 07/22 9:00 AM MDT

Issued 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...Custer and southwestern Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Westcliffe, Rye, Beulah, and Colorado City.

WHEN...900 AM Tuesday July 21 to 900 AM Wednesday July 22

IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Aspen Acres Fire is possible throughout the advisory area through at least Wednesday morning.

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.


Areas Impacted

  • Pueblo, CO
  • Custer, CO

Tips to Stay Safe

When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location: 

  • Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov
  • Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions. 

In effect from Tuesday 07/21 4:10 PM MDT – Wednesday 07/22 9:00 AM MDT

Issued 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...Custer and southwestern Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Westcliffe, Rye, Beulah, and Colorado City.

WHEN...900 AM Tuesday July 21 to 900 AM Wednesday July 22

IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Aspen Acres Fire is possible throughout the advisory area through at least Wednesday morning.

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.


Areas Impacted

  • Pueblo, CO
  • Custer, CO

Tips to Stay Safe

When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location: 

  • Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov
  • Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions. 

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From the Forecaster

Slightly Cooler Today with Afternoon Storms

Created by the NWS Pueblo WFO

Temperatures will be slightly cooler today, as compared to yesterday, with chances of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Best coverage of slow moving showers and storms will be along and west of the Continental Divide. #cowx

One map indicates temperatures will be in the 90s to lower 100s across the plains, with 70s, 80s and low 90s across the  higher terrain. Other maps indicate best precipitation accumulations being along and west of the Continental Divide which also has a marginal risk of excessive rainfall leading to the potential for localized flash flooding.

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