Alert archive / Colorado / High Wind Warnings in 2026
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Jan 15, 2026, 10:52 AM MST for 4 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Jan 15, 2026, 10:03 PM MST. It was in force for 19 hr. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 15, 2026, 10:52 AM MST (17:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 15, 2026, 10:03 PM MST
- Expired
- Jan 16, 2026, 5:00 PM MST
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
Counties Crowley County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Prowers County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 10:36 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 4 Ssw Towner, CO | |
| Jan 16, 11:24 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 4 Ssw Towner, CO | |
| Jan 16, 11:26 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 7 Ssw Towner, CO | |
| Jan 16, 11:53 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 Wsw Lamar, CO | ASOS station KLAA Lamar Airport. |
| Jan 16, 1:19 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 80 | 3 W Towner, CO | relayed from KGLD. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 5.9 hours before the alert went out and 311 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1367 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 242 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 239 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
090 WWUS75 KPUB 151752 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1052 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 COZ095-096-160300- /O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0001.260116T1500Z-260117T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0001.260116T1500Z-260117T0000Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Including Sheridan Lake and Eads 1052 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kiowa. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile and light weight vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ098-160300- /O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0001.260116T1500Z-260117T0000Z/ Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Including Lamar 1052 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Prowers. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub Moore
5 follow-up statements
696 WWUS75 KPUB 152057 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 157 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 COZ095-096-160600- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.260116T1500Z-260117T0000Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Including Sheridan Lake and Eads 157 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kiowa. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile and light weight vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ098-160600- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.260116T1500Z-260117T0000Z/ Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Including Lamar 157 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Prowers. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub Moore
402 WWUS75 KPUB 160503 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1003 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 COZ085-089-161315- /O.EXB.KPUB.HW.W.0001.260116T0503Z-260117T0000Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Crowley County- Including Olney Springs, Colorado Springs, Ordway, and Peterson Space Force Base 1003 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Southern El Paso, and Crowley. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile and light weight vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ095-096-161315- /O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0001.260116T0503Z-260117T0000Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Including Eads and Sheridan Lake 1003 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kiowa. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile and light weight vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ098-161315- /O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0001.260116T0503Z-260117T0000Z/ Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Including Lamar 1003 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Prowers. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile and light weight vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub MG
360 WWUS75 KPUB 160856 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 156 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 COZ085-089-161000- /O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Crowley County- Including Colorado Springs, Peterson Space Force Base, Ordway, and Olney Springs 156 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The high wind warning for southern El Paso county and Crowley county has been cancelled. The threat of strong winds for these regions has diminished. $$ COZ095-096-161700- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Including Sheridan Lake and Eads 156 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Kiowa. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this 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. Blowing dust is likely and this may cause significant reductions in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ098-161700- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/ Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Including Lamar 156 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Prowers. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust is likely and this may cause significant reductions in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub Hodanish
095 WWUS75 KPUB 161549 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 849 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 COZ095-096-170000- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Including Sheridan Lake and Eads 849 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Kiowa. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust is possible, which could cause significant reductions in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ098-170000- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/ Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Including Lamar 849 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Prowers. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust is possible, which could cause significant reductions in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub MW
776 WWUS75 KPUB 162353 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 453 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 COZ095-096-098-170100- /O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Including Sheridan Lake, Lamar, and Eads 453 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... The threat has ended. $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub MG
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2:01 PM MST | Red Flag Warning | PUB | Kiowa, Prowers | 27 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.