High Wind Watch Colorado | Effective 03/14/2026 12:55

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued March 14 at 1:55PM MDT until March 15 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 14, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires: 
March 14, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Castle Rock, Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Byers, Limon, Southern Lincoln County, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg, and Holyoke. * WHEN...From 11 PM MDT this evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; Northeast Weld County; Morgan County; Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County; Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County; Logan County; Washington County; Sedgwick County; Phillips County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov