High Wind Warning Issued for Denver Metro and Northeast Colorado; Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected
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NOAA issued it on March 31, 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 a High Wind Warning for east central and northeast Colorado, effective from Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast and East Central Colorado
- Issued
- March 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Denver CO
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeast and East Central Colorado.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Denver, Colorado. The alert is effective starting at 10:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14, and is scheduled to remain in place until 3:00 PM MDT on Sunday, March 15.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad region of east central and northeast Colorado. Specific areas include:
- Denver Metro: Denver, West Adams and Arapahoe Counties, and East Broomfield County.
- Northern Front Range & Plains: Central and South Weld County (including Greeley), Northeast Weld County, and Morgan County.
- Palmer Divide: North Douglas County below 6000 feet, and Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties above 6000 feet.
- Eastern Plains: Logan, Washington, Sedgwick, and Phillips Counties, as well as North and South Lincoln County and North/Northeast/Southeast Elbert County below 6000 feet.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 65 mph. These intense winds may cause blowing dust, which could reduce visibility to less than one mile in certain locations.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service urges the following precautions:
- Secure Property: Tie down or move indoors any loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
- Travel Safety: Use extra caution while driving. Winds of this magnitude can make steering difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
- Power Outages: Be aware that a few power outages may result from the gusty conditions.
Timeline
- Warning Onset: Saturday, March 14, at 10:00 PM MDT
- Warning Expiration: Sunday, March 15, at 3:00 PM MDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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