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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Pueblo, CO

February 16, 202619 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Feb 16, 2026, 11:07 AM MST for 19 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Feb 16, 2026, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 19 hr. 60 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
Feb 16, 2026, 11:07 AM MST (18:07 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 16, 2026, 11:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 17, 2026, 6:00 PM MST
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Alamosa County, CO, Baca County, CO, Bent County, CO, Chaffee County, CO, Conejos County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Crowley County, CO, Custer County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Otero County, CO, Prowers County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Rio Grande County, CO, Saguache County, CO, Teller County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:06 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 17, 12:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 694 E Crystola, COMesonet station RRAC2 1 SE Rampart Rsvr.
Feb 17, 12:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 694 E Crystola, COMesonet station RRAC2 1 SE Rampart Rsvr.
Feb 17, 12:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 635 N Walsenburg, CO
Feb 17, 12:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 635 N Walsenburg, CO
Feb 17, 2:04 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Sw Cascade, COMesonet station TT784 Psf5 Portable Rx.
Feb 17, 2:04 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Sw Cascade, COMesonet station TT784 Psf5 Portable Rx.
Feb 17, 3:18 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Wnw Air Force Academy, COCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 WNW Air Force Academy. USAFA Cadet Area HWAS report verified from USAFA Weather Flight.
Feb 17, 3:18 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Wnw Air Force Academy, COCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 WNW Air Force Academy. USAFA Cadet Area HWAS report verified from USAFA Weather Flight.
Feb 17, 3:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 754 E Crystola, COMesonet station RRAC2 1 SE Rampart Rsvr.
Feb 17, 3:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 754 E Crystola, COMesonet station RRAC2 1 SE Rampart Rsvr.
Feb 17, 4:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 638 Wnw San Isabel, COMesonet station CYNC2 Psf3 Canon City Qd.
Feb 17, 4:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 638 Wnw San Isabel, COMesonet station CYNC2 Psf3 Canon City Qd.
Feb 17, 5:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 S Alamosa, COASOS station KALS Alamosa Airport.
Feb 17, 5:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 S Alamosa, COASOS station KALS Alamosa Airport.
Feb 17, 7:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 709 Nnw Walsenburg, COMesonet station CO030 025s05910rws1rhs - 0.4 Mi N Of B.
Feb 17, 7:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 709 Nnw Walsenburg, COMesonet station CO030 025s05910rws1rhs - 0.4 Mi N Of B.
Feb 17, 7:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 678 Wnw San Isabel, COMesonet station CYNC2 Psf3 Canon City Qd.
Feb 17, 7:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 678 Wnw San Isabel, COMesonet station CYNC2 Psf3 Canon City Qd.
Feb 17, 8:04 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Sw Cascade, COMesonet station TT784 Psf5 Portable Rx.
Feb 17, 8:04 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Sw Cascade, COMesonet station TT784 Psf5 Portable Rx.
Feb 17, 8:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Ne Aguilar, COMesonet station CO031 025n033 Aguilar.
Feb 17, 8:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Ne Aguilar, COMesonet station CO031 025n033 Aguilar.
Feb 17, 8:51 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Wnw Air Force Academy, COUSAFA Cadet Area HWAS report verified from USAFA Weather Flight.
Feb 17, 8:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Nne Florence, COAWOS station K1V6 Fremont County Arpt.
Feb 17, 8:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Nne Florence, COAWOS station K1V6 Fremont County Arpt.
Feb 17, 9:01 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Sse Peterson Afb, COASOS station KCOS Colorado Springs Airport.
Feb 17, 9:01 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Sse Peterson Afb, COASOS station KCOS Colorado Springs Airport.
Feb 17, 9:03 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Wsw Penrose, COMesonet station CO132 050e290 Penrose.
Feb 17, 9:03 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Wsw Penrose, COMesonet station CO132 050e290 Penrose.
Feb 17, 9:04 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 777 Nw Cuchara, CO
Feb 17, 9:04 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 777 Nw Cuchara, CO
Feb 17, 9:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 594 Wnw Pueblo West, COMesonet station AR893 Arvada.
Feb 17, 9:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 594 Wnw Pueblo West, COMesonet station AR893 Arvada.
Feb 17, 9:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 644 Wsw Pinon, COMesonet station AW866 PUEBLO WEST.
Feb 17, 9:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 644 Wsw Pinon, COMesonet station AW866 PUEBLO WEST.
Feb 17, 9:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 615 Ne Blende, COAWOS station KPUB Pueblo Airport.
Feb 17, 9:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 615 Ne Blende, COAWOS station KPUB Pueblo Airport.
Feb 17, 9:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Sse Olney Springs, CO
Feb 17, 9:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Sse Olney Springs, CO
Feb 17, 9:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 645 Ne Blende, COAWOS station KPUB Pueblo Airport.
Feb 17, 9:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 645 Ne Blende, COAWOS station KPUB Pueblo Airport.
Feb 17, 9:54 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Ese Hoehne, COAWOS station KTAD Trinidad Airport.
Feb 17, 9:54 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Ese Hoehne, COAWOS station KTAD Trinidad Airport.
Feb 17, 9:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Se Air Force Academy, COAWOS station KAFF Us Air Force Academy.
Feb 17, 9:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Se Air Force Academy, COAWOS station KAFF Us Air Force Academy.
Feb 17, 10:10 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 646 Ne Manitou Springs, COMesonet station AU975 5 NE Manitou Spgs.
Feb 17, 10:10 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 646 Ne Manitou Springs, COMesonet station AU975 5 NE Manitou Spgs.
Feb 17, 10:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 705 Ne Blende, COAWOS station KPUB Pueblo Airport.
Feb 17, 10:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 705 Ne Blende, COAWOS station KPUB Pueblo Airport.
Feb 17, 10:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 715 Ne Blende, CO
Feb 17, 10:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 715 Ne Blende, CO
Feb 17, 10:19 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 666 Ssw Colorado Springs, COMesonet station AU923 Colorado Springs.
Feb 17, 10:19 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 666 Ssw Colorado Springs, COMesonet station AU923 Colorado Springs.
Feb 17, 10:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 674 S Cheraw, CO
Feb 17, 10:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 674 S Cheraw, CO
Feb 17, 10:38 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 604 Sw Swink, CO
Feb 17, 10:38 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 604 Sw Swink, CO
Feb 17, 10:40 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 586 Se Lamar, CO
Feb 17, 10:40 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 586 Se Lamar, CO
Feb 17, 10:49 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 644 Nnw Haswell, CO

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The text

As transmitted.

324 
WWUS75 KPUB 161807
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1107 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

COZ072>075-078>080-170215-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0002.260217T1200Z-260218T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0002.260217T0600Z-260218T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley
Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet
Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including Silver Cliff, Rye, Spanish Peaks, Stonewall,
Westcliffe, La Veta Pass, Weston, Blanca Peak, Cuchara, and
Poncha Pass
1107 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Wet 
  Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could 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.

&&

$$

COZ077-087-170215-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0002.260217T1500Z-260218T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0002.260217T0600Z-260218T0100Z/
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-Walsenburg
Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Including Howard, Walsenburg, Coaldale, Cotopaxi, Texas Creek,
Hillside, and Swissvale
1107 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western and Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet and 
  Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-170215-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0002.260217T1500Z-260218T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0002.260217T0900Z-260218T0100Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Including Blanca, La Jara, Monte Vista, Sanford, Center,
Antonito, Fort Garland, Manassa, Alamosa, San Luis, and Del Norte
1107 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

COZ083-086-088-089-093>099-170215-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0002.260217T1500Z-260218T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0002.260217T1400Z-260218T0100Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo
County Below 6300 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas
County Below 7500 Feet-Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero
County-Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern
Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar
Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including Trinidad, La Junta, Penrose, Pueblo, Branson, Canon
City, Eads, Sheridan Lake, Walsh, Rocky Ford, Kim, Lamar,
Springfield, Ordway, Olney Springs, and Las Animas
1107 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Fremont, Pueblo, Las Animas, Crowley, Otero, 
  Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

COZ084-085-170215-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0002.260217T0600Z-260217T2100Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso
County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-
Including Black Forest, Peterson Space Force Base, and Colorado
Springs
1107 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...El Paso.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur late tonight 
  into early Tuesday morning near the mountains.

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.

&&

$$

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687 
WWUS75 KPUB 170208
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
708 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

COZ072>075-077>080-087-171015-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.260217T0600Z-260218T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western/Central
Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below
8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet Mountains
Above 10000 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin
Below 7500 Feet-
Including Howard, Poncha Pass, Cotopaxi, Westcliffe, Walsenburg,
Stonewall, Blanca Peak, Texas Creek, Weston, La Veta Pass,
Spanish Peaks, Silver Cliff, Coaldale, Cuchara, Rye, Hillside,
and Swissvale
708 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 
PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Wet 
  Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ084-085-171015-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.260217T0600Z-260217T2100Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso
County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-
Including Black Forest, Peterson Space Force Base, and Colorado
Springs
708 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 
PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...El Paso County.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur late tonight 
  into early Tuesday morning near the mountains.

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.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-171015-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.260217T0900Z-260218T0100Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Including Center, Manassa, Sanford, Antonito, Blanca, Del Norte,
San Luis, Monte Vista, La Jara, Alamosa, and Fort Garland
708 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

COZ083-086-088-089-093>099-171015-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.260217T1400Z-260218T0100Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo
County Below 6300 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas
County Below 7500 Feet-Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero
County-Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern
Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar
Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including Pueblo, Las Animas, Penrose, Lamar, Rocky Ford,
Branson, Springfield, Olney Springs, La Junta, Kim, Canon City,
Ordway, Sheridan Lake, Trinidad, Walsh, and Eads
708 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southeast Colorado.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

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109 
WWUS75 KPUB 170825
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
125 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

COZ072>075-077>080-087-171630-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western/Central
Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below
8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet Mountains
Above 10000 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin
Below 7500 Feet-
Including Stonewall, Weston, Cuchara, Texas Creek, Walsenburg,
Blanca Peak, Hillside, Westcliffe, Poncha Pass, Howard, Spanish
Peaks, La Veta Pass, Rye, Cotopaxi, Silver Cliff, Coaldale, and
Swissvale
125 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph.

* WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Wet Mountains, and the 
  Wet Mountain Valley, including western Huerfano county.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could  blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. 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.

&&

$$

COZ084-085-171630-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260217T2100Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso
County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-
Including Black Forest, Peterson Space Force Base, and Colorado
Springs
125 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...El Paso county. 

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur early Tuesday 
  morning near the mountains.

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.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-171630-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.260217T0900Z-260218T0100Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Including Alamosa, La Jara, Blanca, Antonito, Sanford, Del Norte,
Center, Fort Garland, San Luis, Monte Vista, and Manassa
125 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. 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.

&&

$$

COZ083-086-088-089-093>099-171630-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.260217T1400Z-260218T0100Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo
County Below 6300 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas
County Below 7500 Feet-Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero
County-Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern
Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar
Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including Sheridan Lake, Lamar, Branson, Ordway, Trinidad, Olney
Springs, Pueblo, La Junta, Kim, Walsh, Rocky Ford, Penrose, Canon
City, Springfield, Eads, and Las Animas
125 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southeast Colorado.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

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883 
WWUS75 KPUB 171520
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
820 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

COZ069>071-172330-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Including Fort Garland, Center, Blanca, Del Norte, Antonito,
Alamosa, Sanford, Monte Vista, Manassa, San Luis, and La Jara
820 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. 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.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-077>080-087-172330-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western/Central
Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below
8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet Mountains
Above 10000 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin
Below 7500 Feet-
Including Texas Creek, La Veta Pass, Silver Cliff, Cotopaxi,
Poncha Pass, Coaldale, Westcliffe, Walsenburg, Howard, Blanca
Peak, Weston, Spanish Peaks, Cuchara, Hillside, Rye, Stonewall,
and Swissvale
820 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain 
  Valley, Western and Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet, and 
  Huerfano County including Walsenburg.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could  blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. 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.

&&

$$

COZ083-086-088-089-093>099-172330-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo
County Below 6300 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas
County Below 7500 Feet-Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero
County-Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern
Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar
Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including Ordway, Trinidad, Canon City, Penrose, Pueblo, Sheridan
Lake, Las Animas, Eads, Olney Springs, Walsh, La Junta, Lamar,
Branson, Springfield, Rocky Ford, and Kim
820 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Pueblo, Eastern Fremont, Las Animas, Crowley, Otero, 
  Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

COZ084-085-172100-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260217T2100Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso
County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-
Including Colorado Springs, Black Forest, and Peterson Space
Force Base
820 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...El Paso.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur this morning 
  near the mountains.

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.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1048 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

COZ069>071-180200-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0003.260218T1300Z-260219T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Including Del Norte, Antonito, Monte Vista, Sanford, Blanca, Fort
Garland, Alamosa, San Luis, La Jara, Manassa, and Center
1048 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MST this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 7 PM MST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile and light weight vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-077>080-087-180200-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0003.260218T1300Z-260219T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western/Central
Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below
8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet Mountains
Above 10000 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin
Below 7500 Feet-
Including Westcliffe, Stonewall, Cuchara, Blanca Peak, Howard,
Silver Cliff, Walsenburg, Hillside, Poncha Pass, Coaldale,
Cotopaxi, La Veta Pass, Texas Creek, Swissvale, Spanish Peaks,
Rye, and Weston
1048 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph 
  with gusts up to 85 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain 
  Valley, Western and Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet, and 
  the Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MST this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 7 PM MST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could  blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile and light weight vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

COZ083-086-088-180200-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0003.260218T1300Z-260219T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo
County Below 6300 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas
County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Pueblo, Penrose, Trinidad, and Canon City
1048 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Pueblo County, Eastern Fremont County, and Western Las 
  Animas County Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MST this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 7 PM MST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could  blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile and light weight vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

COZ084-085-172100-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260217T2100Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso
County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-
Including Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, and Black
Forest
1048 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...El Paso County.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could  blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile and light weight vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

COZ089-093>099-180100-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas
County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas
Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield
Vicinity/Baca County-
Including Eads, Rocky Ford, Branson, Walsh, Lamar, Las Animas,
Sheridan Lake, Kim, Springfield, Ordway, La Junta, and Olney
Springs
1048 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Crowley, Otero, Eastern Las Animas, Bent, Prowers, 
  and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could  blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile and light weight vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

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273 
WWUS75 KPUB 172044
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
144 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

COZ084-085-172145-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260217T2100Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso
County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-
Including Colorado Springs, Black Forest, and Peterson Space
Force Base
144 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

$$

COZ095>099-180100-
/O.NEW.KPUB.DU.W.0001.260217T2100Z-260218T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas
Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield
Vicinity/Baca County-
Including Las Animas, Sheridan Lake, Walsh, Eads, Lamar, and
Springfield
144 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread 
  blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Damaging winds may 
  blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility below 1/4 mile will be possible at 
  times in blowing dust. Avoid travel through the area if possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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'.

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.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-180445-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.260218T1300Z-260219T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Including Fort Garland, Center, Blanca, Del Norte, Antonito,
Alamosa, Sanford, Monte Vista, Manassa, San Luis, and La Jara
144 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MST this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 7 PM MST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile and light weight vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible which 
  could reduce visibility to under a mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-077>080-087-180445-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.260218T1300Z-260219T0200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-Western/Central
Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountain Valley Below
8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet Mountains
Above 10000 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin
Below 7500 Feet-
Including Texas Creek, La Veta Pass, Silver Cliff, Cotopaxi,
Poncha Pass, Coaldale, Westcliffe, Walsenburg, Howard, Blanca
Peak, Weston, Spanish Peaks, Cuchara, Hillside, Rye, Stonewall,
and Swissvale
144 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph 
  with gusts up to 80 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain 
  Valley, Western and Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet, and 
  Huerfano County Below 7500 Feet including Walsenburg.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MST this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 7 PM MST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could  blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile and light weight vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

COZ083-086-088-180445-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.260218T1300Z-260219T0200Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo
County Below 6300 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas
County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Trinidad, Canon City, Penrose, and Pueblo
144 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Pueblo, Eastern Fremont County, and Western Las Animas 
  County Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MST this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 7 PM MST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to possible power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile and light weight vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

COZ089-093-094-180100-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas
County-
Including Ordway, Olney Springs, La Junta, Branson, Rocky Ford,
and Kim
144 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Crowley, Otero, and Eastern Las Animas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  below 1 mile at times.  Use extreme caution if you are driving 
  through the area.

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.

&&

$$

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920 
WWUS75 KPUB 180052
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
552 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

COZ095>099-180200-
/O.EXP.KPUB.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas
Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield
Vicinity/Baca County-
Including Lamar, Walsh, Eads, Springfield, Sheridan Lake, and Las
Animas
552 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...BLOWING DUST WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

The threat has ended.

$$

COZ069>075-077>080-083-086>088-180900-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.260218T1300Z-260219T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Above 11000 Feet-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between
7500 and 11000 Feet-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above
11000 Feet-Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-Wet
Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountains between 6300 and
10000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Canon City
Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County
Below 6300 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin
Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below
7500 Feet-
Including Penrose, Poncha Pass, Cotopaxi, Coaldale, Fort Garland,
Manassa, Sanford, Alamosa, San Luis, Trinidad, Del Norte, Howard,
Westcliffe, Swissvale, Weston, Silver Cliff, Pueblo, Stonewall,
Monte Vista, Canon City, Center, Spanish Peaks, Blanca Peak, Rye,
La Jara, Hillside, La Veta Pass, Cuchara, Texas Creek, Antonito,
Blanca, and Walsenburg
552 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Colorado.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM MST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ089-093-094-180200-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas
County-
Including Ordway, Kim, Branson, Rocky Ford, Olney Springs, and La
Junta
552 PM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

The threat has ended.

$$

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Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 16, 12:47 AM MSTRed Flag WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Huerfano, Kiowa and 4 more42 hr
Feb 16, 11:18 AM MSTFire Weather WatchPUBBaca, Bent, Crowley, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas and 3 more25 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.