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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Pueblo CO

351 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024



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Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas

Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield

Vicinity/Baca County-

Including the cities of Springfield, Las Animas, Walsh, Lamar,

Sheridan Lake, and Eads

351 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024



...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 

PM MDT THIS EVENING...



* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 

  expected.



* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca.



* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 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.



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.



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