High Wind Warning Issued for El Paso and Teller Counties; Gusts Up to 75 MPH Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for El Paso and Teller Counties, with damaging wind gusts up to 75 mph expected through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central Colorado
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pueblo 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 Central Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pueblo, CO, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of central Colorado. The warning is in effect from 8:00 PM MST this evening through 8:00 AM MST Thursday, February 19.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic range including:
- Teller County and the Rampart Range: Areas above 7,500 feet and Pikes Peak (between 7,500 and 11,000 feet, as well as above 11,000 feet).
- El Paso County: Including Northern El Paso County, Monument Ridge, the Rampart Range below 7,500 feet, and the Colorado Springs vicinity/Southern El Paso County.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Seek Shelter: Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and stay away from windows.
- Watch for Hazards: Be alert for falling debris and tree limbs.
- Travel Safety: Use extreme caution if you must drive. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speeds: Sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Potential for damaging gusts up to 75 mph. The highest gusts are anticipated along east-facing slopes and areas west of Interstate 25.
- Impacts: Damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, which may lead to power outages.
Timeline
- Effective Period: 8:00 PM MST Wednesday to 8:00 AM MST Thursday.
- Peak Intensity: The most likely timeframe for damaging gusts is expected between 11:00 PM tonight and 6:00 AM Thursday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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