High Wind Warning 11, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

Issued

Dec 26, 2021, 3:08 AM MST (10:08 UTC)

In effect from

Dec 26, 2021, 11:00 AM MST

Expired

Dec 26, 2021, 5:00 PM MST

In force

6 hr

Issued by

NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

Counties Adams County, CO, Arapahoe County, CO, Douglas County, CO, Elbert County, CO, Lincoln County, CO, Washington County, CO

The Denver radar (KFTG), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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157 
WWUS75 KBOU 261008
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
308 AM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

COZ041-045>047-049-270000-
/O.NEW.KBOU.HW.W.0011.211226T1800Z-211227T0000Z/
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-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-Washington County-
Including the cities of Hugo, Castle Rock, Cope, Punkin Center,
Elbert, Karval, Bennett, Matheson, Otis, Limon, Kiowa, Larkspur,
Deer Trail, Agate, Byers, Fondis, Forder, Last Chance, Kutch,
Leader, and Akron
308 AM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST 
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North 
  Lincoln County, Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South 
  Lincoln County, Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties, 
  Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet and 
  Washington County Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Blowing dust will reduce visibility, especially near 
  open fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

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Barjenbruch

738 
WWUS75 KBOU 270005
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
505 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

COZ041-045>047-049-270115-
/O.EXP.KBOU.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211227T0000Z/
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-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-Washington County-
Including the cities of Hugo, Castle Rock, Cope, Punkin Center,
Elbert, Karval, Bennett, Matheson, Otis, Limon, Kiowa, Larkspur,
Deer Trail, Agate, Byers, Fondis, Forder, Last Chance, Kutch,
Leader, and Akron
505 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The threat has ended. There can still be a few higher gusts up to 50 
but expect a gradual decrease in the winds this evening.

$$

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Entrekin

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