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High Wind Warning
Issued: 6:07 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...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. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 2:29 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM MST TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
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