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A blast of very strong winds will continue to impact the Denver area and Front Range foothills. Downed tree limbs and powerlines are possible.
DENVER — Powerful wind gusts have ripped across Colorado on Monday, including parts of the Denver metro area and foothills.
A High Wind Warning is in effect through 6 a.m. Tuesday for the Front Range foothills, and until midnight Monday for near the foothills. The National Weather Service said strong winds are likely with gusts from 65 to 75 mph.
A 90 mph gust was reported at Mesa Laboratory in Boulder and the National Weather Service reported a 75 mph wind gust at Centennial Airport Monday morning.
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.
A Monday night concert by Hippo Campus at Red Rocks Amphitheatre has been canceled.
Wind gust reports in Colorado
- Mesa Laboratory Boulder – 90 mph
- Centennial Airport – 75 mph
- Rocky Flats – 63 mph
- Greenland – 62 mph
- Wilkerson Pass – 60 mph
- Aurora – 58 mph
- Castle Rock – 57 mph
- Denver International Airport – 56 mph
- Boulder Airport – 56 mph
- Berthoud Pass – 56 mph
- Lafayette – 53 mph
- Conifer – 53 mph
- Kenosha Pass – 52 mph
- Sterling – 51 mph
- I-25 and C-470 – 51 mph
- I-70 and C-470 – 50 mph
- Lake George – 49 mph
- I-70 and Brighton Blvd. – 49 mph
- Dry Gulch – 49 mph
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.
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.
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