High Wind Warning Issued for Portions of Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska with Gusts up to 70 MPH
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of the Tri-State area, effective from midnight tonight through Sunday evening, with gusts reaching 70 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- East Central and Northeast Colorado, Northwest and West Central Kansas, and Southwest Nebraska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Goodland
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 East Central and Northeast Colorado, Northwest and West Central Kansas, and Southwest Nebraska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Goodland, KS has issued a High Wind Warning (NWS code: HWW) for portions of the Tri-State region. This alert is effective from midnight MDT (1 AM CDT) tonight through 8 PM MDT (9 PM CDT) on Sunday, March 15.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic area including:
- Colorado: Yuma, Kit Carson, and Cheyenne counties.
- Kansas: Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan, Graham, Wallace, Logan, Gove, Greeley, and Wichita counties.
- Nebraska: Dundy, Hitchcock, and Red Willow counties.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for sustained northwest winds between 35 and 45 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 70 mph. According to the National Weather Service, the highest wind gusts are anticipated to occur between mid-morning and early afternoon on Sunday. These conditions are likely to create plumes of blowing dust, which will cause rapidly changing and hazardous visibility levels.
What You Should Do
The NWS advises the following safety measures:
- Secure Property: Fasten loose objects or move them to a sheltered location before the winds begin to prevent property damage.
- Travel Caution: Use extra caution if driving, as winds of this magnitude make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
- Health Precautions: Due to blowing dust and lowered air quality, residents are encouraged to stay indoors. If you must go outside, consider wearing a protective breathing mask. High dust concentrations can aggravate asthma, decrease lung activity, and lead to respiratory or heart-related problems, especially in children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions.
Timeline
- Effective: Midnight MDT / 1 AM CDT, Sunday, March 15.
- Peak Intensity: Mid-morning through early afternoon Sunday.
- Expiration: 8 PM MDT / 9 PM CDT, Sunday, March 15.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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