Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 ft
High Wind Warning until SUN 3:00 PM MDT
Issued March, 15 2026 at 10:04 AM - US/Mountain expires March, 15 2026 at 3:00 PM - US/Mountain
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 60 to 80 mph.
* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Eastern Sawatch Mountains
Above 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000
Feet, and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below
7500 Feet.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust could reduce visibility to under
a mile at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
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