A red flag fire warning was issued Thursday morning for all of El Paso County, to be in affect until 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo.

The red flag warning was implemented around 10:30 a.m., and stretches from Adams County to western Las Animas County, covering all of El Paso and Pueblo counties.

The red flag warning was issued due to high winds and low humidity in the region, with wind speeds reaching up to 35 mph. The Weather Service warns that fires may catch and spread quickly, so caution is advised.

Thursday’s forecast in Colorado Springs brings the peak-temperature of the week at 63 degrees, with a low of 32 degrees.

Friday will bring cooler temperatures, with a high of around 50 degrees and a low of 33 degrees.