High Wind Warning

Locations Affected

Fort Collins, CO ∙ Greeley, CO ∙ Loveland, CO ∙ Vollmar, CO ∙ Evans, CO ∙ Brush, CO ∙ Julesburg, CO ∙ Frederick, CO ∙ Garden City, CO ∙ Roggen, CO

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 851 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Much of the eastern plains including, Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Byers, Limon, Southern Lincoln County, Sterling, and Akron. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. 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. Avoid outdoor burning or any activity that may cause sparks. The strong winds will likely fuel rapid fire growth.

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