High Wind Warning

FROM: NWS Pueblo CO
AREA: Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft; Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft
SENT: 2026-02-16T11:07:00-07:00

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 11:07AM MST until February 17 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* 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.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-16T19:15:00-07:00