High Wind Warning Issued for Eastern Uinta Mountains with Gusts Up to 75 MPH
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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 a High Wind Warning for the Eastern Uinta Mountains, effective Saturday noon through Sunday morning, warning of damaging winds and power outages.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Uinta Mountains
- 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 Mountains.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction, CO, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Eastern Uinta Mountains. The alert was issued on March 13 and covers a period of expected hazardous wind conditions starting Saturday afternoon.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts the Eastern Uinta Mountains region.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area are urged to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Be alert for falling debris and tree limbs. If travel is necessary, use extreme caution, as high winds will make driving difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained west winds between 30 and 40 mph, with damaging gusts reaching up to 75 mph. These conditions are likely to blow down trees and power lines.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 12:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14, until 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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