High Wind Warning Issued for San Luis Valley in Colorado
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NOAA issued it on April 28, 2026, 3 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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A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Del Norte Vicinity and Alamosa Vicinity in the San Luis Valley from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT on April 22, with southwest winds 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph expected.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- San Luis Valley, Colorado
- Issued
- April 28, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in San Luis Valley, Colorado.
High Wind Warning in San Luis Valley
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Pueblo CO. It is effective starting at 1 PM MDT on April 22.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft and Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft in Colorado.
What You Should Do
Residents should remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs, and use caution if you must drive.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected. These winds could blow down trees and power lines, leading to possible power outages and difficult travel, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 1 PM MDT to 8 PM MDT on April 22, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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