WWUS75 KBOU 121518 NPWBOU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 918 AM MDT Tue Apr 12 2022 COZ046-047-130100- /O.NEW.KBOU.HW.W.0009.220412T1600Z-220413T0100Z/ North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County-Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County- Including the cities of Punkin Center, Karval, Hugo, Matheson, Forder, Limon, Agate, and Kutch 918 AM MDT Tue Apr 12 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Limon, and Southern Lincoln County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire. Blowing dust will reduce visibility to less than a quarter mile in places. 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 Hanson