High Wind Warning

Locations Affected

Lakewood, CO ∙ Fort Collins, CO ∙ Boulder, CO ∙ Arvada, CO ∙ Longmont, CO ∙ Loveland, CO ∙ Broomfield, CO ∙ Poudre Park, CO ∙ Dillon, CO ∙ Black Hawk, CO

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 151 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 65 to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...The Northern Front Range Foothills, The Southern Front Range Foothills, Fort Collins, Longmont, Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver. Strongest winds will be west of I-25 and north of I-70. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night. Strongest winds expected Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. 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.

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