High Wind Watch Colorado | Effective 03/10/2026 08:51

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 9:51AM MDT until March 13 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 10, 2026 - 8:51am
Expires: 
March 11, 2026 - 4:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Fort Collins, and Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire.
Instruction: 
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Avoid outdoor burning or any activity that may cause sparks. The strong winds will likely fuel rapid fire growth.
Area Description: 
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County; Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov