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Monday night’s concert with Hippo Campus at Red Rocks Amphitheatre is canceled due to forecasted high winds in the area.
DENVER — A concert by Hippo Campus at Red Rocks Amphitheatre is canceled as strong winds impact Colorado.
Concert promoter AEG Presents said Monday night’s concert with Hippo Campus will not take place and refunds are available at the point of purchase.
Strong gusty winds are forecast to continue across Colorado on Monday, including the Denver metro area and foothills.
A High Wind Warning is in effect through 6 a.m. Tuesday for the foothills, and until midnight Monday for near the foothills. The National Weather Service in Boulder said strong winds are likely with gusts from 65 to 75 mph.
Hundreds of flights have been delayed or canceled at Denver International Airport on Monday because of the winds. Airport officials said travelers should check with their airlines for the latest flight information.
Loose objects should be secured and commuters need to drive with caution. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Watch for winds to cause downed tree limbs and power lines.
A 75 mph wind gust was reported at Centennial Airport Monday morning.
Southbound Interstate 25 was closed at 58th Avenue in Denver Monday morning because of a downed overhead sign pole. Adams County Fire said its crews had to cut off about 3 feet of the pole so cars could pass. The interstate has reopened.
Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches will be in place for the San Luis Valley and southern portions of the Front Range and eastern plains Monday. These areas should watch for strong winds, paired with very dry air, to increase fire danger.
Across the Western Slope and high country, Winter Weather Advisories will be in place for the central and northern mountains through Monday evening. Most areas can expect between 3 to 14 inches of new snow, but the gusty winds will be the biggest impact. Watch for blowing snow to reduce road visibility and cause hazardous travel.
Monday and Tuesday, the Front Range will stay mostly dry, with light in-and-out cloud cover and very gusty winds. Afternoon highs drop into the lower 60s, both days. Mountain snow showers continue to the west.
Wednesday will be a day of transition. Winds calm down a bit, highs stay in the lower 60s, followed by increasing midday cloud cover.
Denver forecast
MONDAY: Mostly sunny, windy and cooler, with scattered mountain snow showers, high 62; mostly clear overnight, low 41.
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny, windy and mild, with continued mountain snow showers, high 63; partly cloudy overnight, low 35.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny, breezy and mild, high 60; mostly cloudy overnight, low 38.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with late-day scattered showers and a few storms, high 58; cloudy, with scattered showers overnight, low 40.
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy and mild. with late-day scattered showers and a few storms, high 60; cloudy, with scattered showers overnight, low 41.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and seasonal, with slight shower chances, high 67; mostly cloudy overnight, low 45.
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