High Wind Warning Issued for Front Range Foothills and Western Denver Suburbs

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Denver CO has issued a High Wind Warning for the Front Range Foothills and surrounding regions. The alert was issued on February 18 at 11:02 AM MST and remains in effect through Thursday morning.

Affected Areas

The warning covers a broad geographic range including:

• Larimer and Boulder Counties (between 6000 and 9000 feet)
• Jefferson and West Douglas Counties (above 6000 feet)
• Gilpin, Clear Creek, and Northeast Park Counties (below 9000 feet)
• Boulder and Jefferson Counties (below 6000 feet)
• West Broomfield County

Specific impact zones include the Front Range Foothills, the city of Boulder, and the western suburbs of Denver.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should prepare for hazardous conditions. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. It is recommended to secure loose objects and exercise caution when driving in exposed areas.

Expected Conditions

According to the NWS, the region will experience west winds between 30 to 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 75 mph.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 18. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 7:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19.