High Wind Watch February 26-27, 2023

High Wind Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
208 PM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

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Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County-
Including the cities of Central City, Idaho Springs, Bailey, Westcreek, Loveland, Glendevey, Estes Park, Evergreen, Nunn, Arvada, Longmont, Hereford, Red Feather Lakes, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Golden, Georgetown, Boulder, and Nederland
208 PM MST Sat Feb 25 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible.

* WHERE...The Northern Front Range Foothills, The Southern Front Range Foothills, Fort Collins, and Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver.

* WHEN...From late Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will lead to elevated fire weather conditions in areas without snow cover.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit weather.gov/bou