* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222 and 228.
* WINDS...East 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Red Flag Warning
Until 2026-08-07T16:15:00-06:00
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National Weather Service
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222 and 228.
* WINDS...East 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR NEPESTA, CO.
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Conditions
19
Discharge (cfs)
12.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 12 cfs, and a gauge height of 12.17 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 125 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is primarily fed by snowmelt from the Rocky Mountains, and during the summer months, the flow is sustained by monsoon rain. The river is also impacted by the Purgatoire River, a significant tributary, which contributes additional flow. The John Martin Dam, located upstream, regulates the river flow and maintains water levels for agricultural and recreational activities. The river experiences seasonal fluctuation, with peak flows occurring in May and June due to snowmelt. Interestingly, the Arkansas River near Nepesta is popular for whitewater rafting, attracting enthusiasts from all over the world.