High Wind Warning Issued for Southeast Colorado Plains; Gusts Up to 70 MPH Expected
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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 the Southeast Colorado plains, effective from midnight tonight through Sunday evening, with gusts reaching 70 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Colorado Plains
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pueblo
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 Southeast Colorado Plains.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pueblo, CO, has issued a High Wind Warning for the southeast plains of Colorado. This alert indicates that severe wind conditions are expected to impact the region, posing a threat to property and travel safety.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic scope including:
- Northern El Paso County, Monument Ridge, and Rampart Range (below 7500 ft)
- Colorado Springs Vicinity and Southern El Paso County
- Pueblo Vicinity and Pueblo County (below 6300 ft)
- Trinidad Vicinity and Western Las Animas County (below 7500 ft)
- Crowley, Otero (La Junta), Bent (Las Animas), Prowers (Lamar), and Baca (Springfield) counties
- Eastern Las Animas County and both Western and Eastern Kiowa County
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for north winds sustained between 30 to 40 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 70 mph. The most intense winds are forecasted to occur east of a line stretching from eastern El Paso County to La Junta and Springfield. Additionally, blowing dust may significantly reduce visibility to under one mile at times, particularly near recently plowed or disturbed land where visibility can change rapidly.
What You Should Do
The NWS advises residents to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and to stay away from windows. Be alert for falling debris and tree limbs. If travel is necessary, use extreme caution, as damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines, leading to potential power outages. High-profile vehicles will face particularly difficult travel conditions.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at midnight tonight, March 15, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 PM MDT on Sunday, March 15.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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