WWUS75 KBOU 230939 NPWBOU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 339 AM MDT Wed Mar 23 2022 COZ041-046-047-232300- /O.UPG.KBOU.HW.A.0001.220323T1600Z-220323T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.HW.W.0004.220323T1600Z-220323T2300Z/ Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County- Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County- Including the cities of Castle Rock, Punkin Center, Elbert, Karval, Hugo, Matheson, Forder, Kiowa, Larkspur, Agate, Limon, Fondis, and Kutch 339 AM MDT Wed Mar 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Castle Rock, Limon, and Southern Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. A few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service, visit https://weather.gov/bou EJD