Warm weather, strong winds and low relatively humidity add up to increased potential for wildfire behavior in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas on Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and much of the southeast part of the state until 6 p.m., the weather agency announced.

Monday is expected to be sunny, with a high near 68 degrees. Residents should prepare for wind speeds of 10-20 mph, with gusts reaching 30 mph, according to NWS.

Because of the warm weather and high winds residents are advised to refrain from outdoor burning or any activity that could create a spark.

Here’s the Colorado Springs forecast for the rest of the week, from the National Weather Service:

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 39 degrees.

Wednesday: Sunny with a high near 69. Wednesday night, lows will be around 40.

Thursday: Chance of showers is 40%, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Thursday night brings a 40% chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40 degrees.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind about 10 mph. Friday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 37.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70 degrees. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high around 67. South-southwest winds will blow 10-15 mph.