High Wind Warning Issued for Northeast Colorado and Northern I-25 Corridor
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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 portions of Northeast Colorado, effective Tuesday, with wind gusts up to 65 mph possible.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Colorado
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Colorado.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Denver CO has issued a High Wind Warning (Alert Code: HWW) for portions of Northeast Colorado. The alert was issued on February 16 and is set to take effect on Tuesday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions:
- Larimer County: Areas below 6000 feet.
- Weld County: Northwest, Central, and Southern portions.
- Sedgwick County
- Phillips County
- I-25 Corridor: Specifically the northern portion of the corridor.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure all loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by high winds.
- Avoid outdoor burning or any activities that may cause sparks, as the strong winds will likely lead to the rapid growth of any new fires.
- Drivers of high-profile vehicles should use extra caution, as travel will be difficult.
- Prepare for potential power outages by ensuring devices are charged.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts of up to 65 mph are possible.
- Hazards: Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Any fire that starts will likely spread rapidly due to wind conditions.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 9:00 AM MST to 5:00 PM MST on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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