Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 11:50PM MDT until March 13 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 10:50pm
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.
* WHERE...The Southern Front Range Foothills, with the strongest
winds along and north of I-70.
* WHEN...Winds will strengthen this morning, and remain quite strong
through this afternoon and evening. A slight decrease is possible
tonight.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, and
scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. This includes I-70 from
Golden to the Eisenhower Tunnel. Strong winds may lead to rapid
growth of any new fires, particularly below 7,500 ft.
Instruction:
Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel
until winds subside Friday afternoon. People are urged to secure
loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Area Description:
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov