High Wind Warning Issued for Eastern Uinta Basin; Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected
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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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A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Eastern Uinta Basin until Sunday morning, with damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph forecast to impact travel and infrastructure.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Uinta Basin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Junction 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 Eastern Uinta Basin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction, CO, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Eastern Uinta Basin. This alert indicates that damaging winds are expected to impact the region, posing a threat to property and travel safety.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Eastern Uinta Basin. This includes geographic zones within the region where high-velocity winds are most likely to occur.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows to avoid injury from breaking glass or flying debris. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution, especially if you are operating a high-profile vehicle, as travel will be difficult.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecast to reach speeds of 20 to 30 mph, with powerful gusts of up to 60 mph expected. These damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, which may result in power outages and obstructed roadways.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and remains in place until 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The onset of the most intense conditions is expected to begin at approximately 12:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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