Blowing Dust and High Wind Warning Issued for Southeast Colorado Through Tuesday Evening
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued warnings for Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca counties as wind gusts up to 65 mph and blowing dust create life-threatening travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Blowing Dust Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Colorado
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pueblo
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Blowing Dust Warning and a High Wind Warning for portions of southeast Colorado. These alerts indicate a high probability of hazardous conditions that could impact public safety and travel.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Kiowa County: Western and Eastern Kiowa County
- Bent County: Las Animas Vicinity
- Prowers County: Lamar Vicinity
- Baca County: Springfield Vicinity
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Travelers: If you encounter blowing dust on the roadway, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn all lights off and keep your foot off the brake pedal to avoid being hit by other drivers. Remember the slogan: "Pull Aside, Stay Alive."
- At Home: Remain in the lower levels of your home and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
- Health Precautions: Individuals with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes.
- General Safety: Avoid travel through the area if possible, as conditions may become life-threatening.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect west winds ranging from 30 to 40 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 65 mph. These winds will cause widespread blowing dust, which may reduce visibility to below 1/4 mile at times. Such conditions are expected to make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles, and could result in downed trees and power lines, leading to potential power outages.
Timeline
The Blowing Dust Warning and High Wind Warning are effective immediately and are scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM MST this evening, February 17.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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