High Wind Warning until 5:00 p.m.

Posted on: December 20th, 2020

High Wind Warning

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
451 AM MST Sun Dec 20 2020

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…West winds 25 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph can be
expected today.

* WHERE…Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow
Range, The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and
the Indian Peaks, The Northern Front Range Foothills and The
Southern Front Range Foothills.

* WHEN…Through 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Strong winds will blow unsecured objects around.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result. Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving
conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk
for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile
vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured
properly.