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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Pueblo, CO

February 17, 202613 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Feb 17, 2026, 10:48 AM MST for 13 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Feb 18, 2026, 6:00 AM MST. It was in force for 23 hr. 41 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 17, 2026, 10:48 AM MST (17:48 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 18, 2026, 6:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 19, 2026, 5:00 AM MST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Alamosa County, CO, Chaffee County, CO, Conejos County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Custer County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Rio Grande County, CO, Saguache County, CO, Teller County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:48 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 18, 10:24 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 606 Ssw Colorado Springs, COMesonet station AU923 Colorado Springs.
Feb 18, 2:15 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 617 Ssw Avondale, CO
Feb 18, 2:15 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 617 Ssw Avondale, CO
Feb 18, 8:46 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 586 S Colorado City, COMesonet station CO029 025s066 Apache City.
Feb 18, 8:46 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 586 S Colorado City, COMesonet station CO029 025s066 Apache City.
Feb 18, 9:16 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 606 S Colorado City, COMesonet station CO029 025s066 Apache City.
Feb 18, 9:16 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 606 S Colorado City, COMesonet station CO029 025s066 Apache City.
Feb 18, 9:25 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5911 S Rosita, CO
Feb 18, 9:25 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5911 S Rosita, CO
Feb 18, 9:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 614 Ene Air Force Academy, CO
Feb 18, 9:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 614 Ene Air Force Academy, CO
Feb 18, 11:17 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 666 Nne La Veta, CO
Feb 18, 11:17 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 666 Nne La Veta, CO
Feb 18, 11:19 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Nw Cuchara, CO
Feb 18, 11:19 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Nw Cuchara, CO
Feb 18, 11:47 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Ese La Veta Pass, CO
Feb 18, 11:47 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Ese La Veta Pass, CO
Feb 18, 11:47 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Ese La Veta Pass, CO
Feb 19, 12:18 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 606 Ssw Colorado Springs, COMesonet station AU923 Colorado Springs.
Feb 19, 12:18 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 606 Ssw Colorado Springs, COMesonet station AU923 Colorado Springs.
Feb 19, 12:19 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 606 Ssw Colorado Springs, CO
Feb 19, 12:19 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 606 Ssw Colorado Springs, CO
Feb 19, 12:29 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 634 Ene Air Force Academy, CO
Feb 19, 12:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 776 Sse Air Force Academy, CO
Feb 19, 12:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 776 Sse Air Force Academy, CO
Feb 19, 1:38 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Ene Manitou Springs, CO
Feb 19, 1:38 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Ene Manitou Springs, CO
Feb 19, 1:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 S Air Force Academy, CO
Feb 19, 1:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 S Air Force Academy, CO
Feb 19, 1:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 605 S Air Force Academy, CO
Feb 19, 1:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 605 S Air Force Academy, CO
Feb 19, 2:14 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 605 S Air Force Academy, CO
Feb 19, 2:14 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 605 S Air Force Academy, CO
Feb 19, 2:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 626 S Colorado City, COMesonet station CO029 025s066 Apache City.
Feb 19, 2:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 626 S Colorado City, COMesonet station CO029 025s066 Apache City.
Feb 19, 3:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 704 Nne Manitou Springs, CO
Feb 19, 3:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 704 Nne Manitou Springs, CO
Feb 19, 4:44 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 692 Ne Aguilar, COMesonet station CO031 025n033 Aguilar.
Feb 19, 4:44 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 692 Ne Aguilar, COMesonet station CO031 025n033 Aguilar.
Feb 19, 4:58 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6011 Wsw Fountain, COMesonet station FCRC2 Ft. Carson.
Feb 19, 4:58 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6011 Wsw Fountain, COMesonet station FCRC2 Ft. Carson.

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

The text

As transmitted.

587 
WWUS75 KPUB 171748
NPWPUB

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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11 follow-up statements
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
NPWPUB

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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933 
WWUS75 KPUB 180734
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1234 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

COZ069>075-077>080-083-086>088-181545-
/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 Coaldale, Hillside, Alamosa, Pueblo, Walsenburg,
Manassa, Stonewall, Swissvale, Antonito, La Veta Pass, Sanford,
Weston, Monte Vista, Blanca Peak, Penrose, Trinidad, Center,
Silver Cliff, Blanca, Canon City, Howard, San Luis, Spanish
Peaks, Westcliffe, La Jara, Fort Garland, Del Norte, Texas Creek,
Cuchara, Cotopaxi, Rye, and Poncha Pass
1234 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 
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 this morning to 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to the potential for 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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-084-085-181545-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.A.0003.260219T0300Z-260219T1400Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-Northern El Paso
County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado
Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Feet-
Including Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, Peterson
Space Force Base, and Black Forest
1234 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  and western El Paso county.

* WHEN...From this evening through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong downslope winds will be possible in 
  the lee of the Rampart Range and Pikes Peak region tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

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114 
WWUS75 KPUB 181534
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
834 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

COZ072>075-078>080-087-088-182345-
/O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
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-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano
River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas
County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Stonewall, Trinidad, Rye, Weston, Blanca Peak, Silver
Cliff, Spanish Peaks, La Veta Pass, Walsenburg, Cuchara,
Westcliffe, and Poncha Pass
834 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain 
  Valley, Huerfano County below 7500 feet including Walsenburg, and 
  Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet including Trinidad.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* 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...The strongest gusts are most likely in the 
  afternoon, and will continue along the lower eastern slopes into 
  the overnight hours. 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.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-077-083-086-182345-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-Western/Central Fremont County Below
8500 Feet-Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo
Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Including Texas Creek, Hillside, Manassa, Coaldale, La Jara,
Howard, Antonito, Canon City, Swissvale, Center, Sanford,
Alamosa, Del Norte, Fort Garland, Penrose, Monte Vista, Cotopaxi,
San Luis, Blanca, and Pueblo
834 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...San Luis Valley, Pueblo, Western, Southern and Eastern 
  Fremont County.

* WHEN...Until 7 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 
  to under a mile at times, especially as high based showers roll 
  off the mountains 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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-084-085-182345-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0003.260219T0300Z-260219T1400Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-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, Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak, Peterson
Space Force Base, and Woodland Park
834 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MST THIS EVENING 
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  and El Paso County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM MST this evening through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong downslope winds will be possible in 
  the lee of the Rampart Range and Pikes Peak region tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

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KT
679 
WWUS75 KPUB 181754
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1054 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

COZ081-082-084-085-190200-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0003.260219T0300Z-260219T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KPUB.HW.W.0003.260219T0300Z-260219T1500Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-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, Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak, Peterson
Space Force Base, and Woodland Park
1054 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. 
  Highest gusts expected along the east facing slopes and west of 
  interstate 25.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  and El Paso County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely timeframe for damaging gusts 
  will be between 11 PM through 6 AM.

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>071-077-083-086-190200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-Western/Central Fremont County Below
8500 Feet-Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo
Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Including Texas Creek, Hillside, Manassa, Coaldale, La Jara,
Howard, Antonito, Canon City, Swissvale, Center, Sanford,
Alamosa, Del Norte, Fort Garland, Penrose, Monte Vista, Cotopaxi,
San Luis, Blanca, and Pueblo
1054 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...San Luis Valley, Pueblo, Southern and Eastern Fremont 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 7 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 
  to under a mile at times, especially as showers roll off the 
  mountains 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.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-078>080-087-088-190200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
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-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano
River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas
County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Stonewall, Trinidad, Rye, Weston, Blanca Peak, Silver
Cliff, Spanish Peaks, La Veta Pass, Walsenburg, Cuchara,
Westcliffe, and Poncha Pass
1054 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain 
  Valley, Eastern Huerfano County Below 7500 Feet including 
  Walsenburg, and Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet 
  including Trinidad.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* 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...The strongest gusts are most likely in the 
  afternoon, and will continue along the lower eastern slopes into 
  the overnight hours. 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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KT
616 
WWUS75 KPUB 182154
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
254 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

COZ086-190200-
/O.NEW.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.260218T2154Z-260219T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T0200Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Including Pueblo
254 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind 
  Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Pueblo.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages 
  will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As showers roll off the mountains this 
  afternoon, areas of blowing dust could become locally dense at 
  times.

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>071-077-083-190200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-Western/Central Fremont County Below
8500 Feet-Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Including Texas Creek, Hillside, Manassa, Coaldale, La Jara,
Howard, Antonito, Canon City, Swissvale, Center, Sanford,
Alamosa, Del Norte, Fort Garland, Penrose, Monte Vista, Cotopaxi,
San Luis, and Blanca
254 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...San Luis Valley, and Southern and Eastern Fremont Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 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 
  to under a mile at times, especially as showers roll off the 
  mountains 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.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-078>080-087-088-190600-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
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-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano
River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas
County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Stonewall, Trinidad, Rye, Weston, Blanca Peak, Silver
Cliff, Spanish Peaks, La Veta Pass, Walsenburg, Cuchara,
Westcliffe, and Poncha Pass
254 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain 
  Valley,  Huerfano County Below 7500 Feet, and Western Las Animas 
  County Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* 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...The strongest gusts are most likely in the 
  afternoon, and will continue along the lower eastern slopes into 
  the overnight hours. 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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-084-085-190600-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.260219T0300Z-260219T1500Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-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, Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak, Peterson
Space Force Base, and Woodland Park
254 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 
AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  and El Paso County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely timeframe for damaging gusts 
  will be between 11 PM through 6 AM.

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.

&&

$$

COZ089-093-190200-
/O.NEW.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.260218T2154Z-260219T0200Z/
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Including Olney Springs, Rocky Ford, Ordway, and La Junta
254 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Crowley, and Otero Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

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'.

&&

$$

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KT
632 
WWUS75 KPUB 190010
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
510 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

COZ086-190815-
/O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260219T0200Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Including Pueblo
510 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind 
  Warning, westerly winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Pueblo.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Thursday. For the 
  Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages 
  will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As showers roll off the mountains this 
  afternoon, areas of blowing dust could become locally dense at 
  times.

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.

&&

$$

COZ083-190815-
/O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Including Canon City and Penrose
510 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-077-190200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-Western/Central Fremont County Below
8500 Feet-
Including Monte Vista, La Jara, Antonito, Sanford, San Luis,
Center, Manassa, Cotopaxi, Hillside, Texas Creek, Alamosa, Del
Norte, Blanca, Howard, Swissvale, Coaldale, and Fort Garland
510 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley, and Western/Central Fremont County Below 
  8500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-078>080-087-088-190815-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
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-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano
River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas
County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Rye, Stonewall, Trinidad, Westcliffe, Blanca Peak,
Cuchara, La Veta Pass, Walsenburg, Poncha Pass, Weston, Spanish
Peaks, and Silver Cliff
510 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain 
  Valley, Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 
  Feet, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* 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...The strongest gusts are most likely in the 
  afternoon, and will continue along the lower eastern slopes into 
  the overnight hours. 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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-084-085-190815-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.260219T0300Z-260219T1500Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-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, Pikes Peak, Woodland Park, Black
Forest, and Peterson Space Force Base
510 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. 
  Highest gusts expected along the east facing slopes and west of 
  interstate 25.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  and El Paso.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely timeframe for damaging gusts 
  will be between 11 PM through 6 AM.

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.

&&

$$

COZ089-093-190200-
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260219T0200Z/
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Including Rocky Ford, Olney Springs, Ordway, and La Junta
510 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind 
  Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Crowley, and Otero.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages 
  will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As showers roll off the mountains this 
  afternoon, areas of blowing dust could become locally dense at 
  times.

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'.

&&

$$

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095 
WWUS75 KPUB 190047
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
547 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

COZ086-190900-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260219T0200Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Including Pueblo
547 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind 
  Warning, westerly winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Pueblo.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Thursday. For the 
  Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages 
  will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As showers roll off the mountains this 
  afternoon, areas of blowing dust could become locally dense at 
  times.

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>071-077-190200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-Western/Central Fremont County Below
8500 Feet-
Including Hillside, Del Norte, Center, Swissvale, Blanca, Texas
Creek, San Luis, La Jara, Antonito, Howard, Monte Vista, Sanford,
Fort Garland, Manassa, Alamosa, Coaldale, and Cotopaxi
547 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley, and Western/Central Fremont County Below 
  8500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-078>080-087-088-190900-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
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-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano
River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas
County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Poncha Pass, Stonewall, Blanca Peak, Silver Cliff,
Spanish Peaks, Westcliffe, Cuchara, La Veta Pass, Trinidad,
Walsenburg, Weston, and Rye
547 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain 
  Valley, Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 
  Feet, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* 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...The strongest gusts are most likely in the 
  afternoon, and will continue along the lower eastern slopes into 
  the overnight hours. 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.

&&

$$

COZ083-190900-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Including Penrose and Canon City
547 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages 
  will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As showers roll off the mountains this 
  afternoon, areas of blowing dust could become locally dense 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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-084-085-190900-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.260219T0300Z-260219T1500Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-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, Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, Woodland
Park, and Peterson Space Force Base
547 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. 
  Highest gusts expected along the east facing slopes and west of 
  interstate 25.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  and El Paso.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely timeframe for damaging gusts 
  will be between 11 PM through 6 AM.

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.

&&

$$

COZ089-093-190200-
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260219T0200Z/
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Including Rocky Ford, Olney Springs, La Junta, and Ordway
547 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind 
  Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Crowley, and Otero.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages 
  will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As showers roll off the mountains this 
  afternoon, areas of blowing dust could become locally dense at 
  times.

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'.

&&

$$

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Simcoe
291 
WWUS75 KPUB 190159
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
659 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

COZ069>071-077-190300-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-Western/Central Fremont County Below
8500 Feet-
Including Manassa, Cotopaxi, Alamosa, Swissvale, Fort Garland,
Monte Vista, Blanca, Coaldale, Center, La Jara, Antonito, Del
Norte, San Luis, Hillside, Texas Creek, Sanford, and Howard
659 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Strong and damaging winds are no longer anticipated across the area. 

$$

COZ086-191000-
/O.EXP.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260219T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Including Pueblo
659 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Pueblo.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

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

&&

$$

COZ089-093-190300-
/O.EXP.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260219T0200Z/
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Including Ordway, La Junta, Rocky Ford, and Olney Springs
659 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Blowing dust is no longer anticipated. 

$$

COZ072>075-078>080-087-088-191000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
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-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano
River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas
County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Silver Cliff, Cuchara, Trinidad, Walsenburg, Blanca
Peak, Stonewall, Rye, Poncha Pass, La Veta Pass, Weston,
Westcliffe, and Spanish Peaks
659 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain 
  Valley, Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 
  Feet, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ083-191000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Including Canon City and Penrose
659 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Canon City and Eastern Fremont County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-084-085-191000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.260219T0300Z-260219T1500Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-Northern El Paso
County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado
Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Feet-
Including Pikes Peak, Black Forest, Woodland Park, Colorado
Springs, and Peterson Space Force Base
659 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  and El Paso.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely timeframe for damaging gusts 
  will be between 11 PM through 6 AM.

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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MW
679 
WWUS75 KPUB 190953
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
253 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026

COZ072>075-078>080-087-088-191200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
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-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano
River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas
County Below 7500 Feet-
Including Stonewall, Rye, Poncha Pass, Westcliffe, Weston,
Spanish Peaks, Walsenburg, Cuchara, La Veta Pass, Blanca Peak,
Silver Cliff, and Trinidad
253 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain 
  Valley, Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 
  Feet, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 
  Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST early this morning.

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

$$

COZ081-082-084-085-191500-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1500Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-Northern El Paso
County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado
Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Feet-
Including Woodland Park, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
Springs, Pikes Peak, and Black Forest
253 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, 
  and El Paso.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning.

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

$$

COZ083-086-191200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo
County Below 6300 Feet-
Including Pueblo, Penrose, and Canon City
253 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Pueblo, and Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST early this morning.

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

$$

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EP
810 
WWUS75 KPUB 191157
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
457 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026

COZ081-082-084-085-191300-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1500Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-Northern El Paso
County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet-Colorado
Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Feet-
Including Woodland Park, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
Springs, Pikes Peak, and Black Forest
457 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

While conditions will remain windy at times this morning, the threat 
of damaging winds over 60 mph has lessened.

$$

COZ072>075-078>080-083-086>088-191300-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
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-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 Stonewall, Rye, Poncha Pass, Penrose, Westcliffe,
Weston, Spanish Peaks, Walsenburg, Pueblo, Cuchara, La Veta Pass,
Blanca Peak, Silver Cliff, Canon City, and Trinidad
457 AM MST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

While conditions will remain windy at times this morning, the threat 
of damaging winds has lessened.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 11:52 AM MSTFire Weather WatchPUBEl Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo24 hr
Feb 17, 11:52 AM MSTRed Flag WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Kiowa, Las Animas and 3 more31 hr
Feb 17, 1:44 PM MSTBlowing Dust WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Kiowa, Prowers4 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.