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WWUS75 KBOU 070144 NPWBOU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 744 PM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 COZ042-044-046>051-071200- /O.EXT.KBOU.HW.W.0007.220407T1500Z-220408T0100Z/ Northeast Weld County-Morgan County-North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County-Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-Logan County- Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County- Including the cities of Wiggins, Fort Morgan, Hugo, Forder, Julesburg, Sedgwick, Briggsdale, Sterling, Pawnee Buttes, Punkin Center, Akron, Raymer, Amherst, Ovid, Matheson, Peetz, Grover, Agate, Kutch, Haxtun, Last Chance, Goodrich, Stoneham, Karval, Cope, Otis, Crook, Holyoke, Brush, Limon, and Merino 744 PM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Limon, Southern Lincoln County, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg, and Holyoke. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire. Blowing dust may reduce visibility at times and create hazardous driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Avoid outdoor burning or any activity that may cause sparks. The strong winds will likely fuel rapid fire growth. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit https://weather.gov/bou Mensch