Colorado is experiencing severe wind conditions, with gusts reaching up to 96 mph in some areas, leading to significant disruptions including over 1,100 flight delays and cancellations at Denver International Airport. The high winds have also heightened fire danger across the state, prompting warnings and advisories from multiple weather stations. Areas such as the SE Mountains, I-25 corridor, and Front Range Foothills are under high wind watches and warnings, with expected gusts ranging from 65 to 75 mph. Notable gusts include 88 mph near Black Hawk, 90 mph at the Mesa Lab in Boulder, and 62 mph in Broomfield. The strong winds are forecasted to continue affecting the region through at least Wednesday, with potential for freezing temperatures in El Paso County.
Critical fire conditions will be in place this afternoon into the early evening across southern Lincoln county. Wind gusts from 45-55 mph are expected along with low humidity. #cowx https://t.co/ksP0inn79j
88 mph gust at Dakota Hill (near Black Hawk) a few mins ago. Still very windy in the foothills tonight: #COwx https://t.co/0ZUkOpIuCq
Wind gusts as high as 96 mph reported in Colorado https://t.co/2NciyaE7jc https://t.co/zX6LsZdO3U
High winds and fire danger will return to southern portions of Colorado on Tuesday and Wednesday. Freezing temperatures will be possible across El Paso County Tue Night. Take necessary precautions. #cowx https://t.co/htQ6SgWrlq
UPDATE: More than 1,100 flights were delayed or canceled Monday at Denver International Airport as wind gusts swept across the state. #cowx https://t.co/mlu94gpToO
Average wind speed of >20 mph so far today will make this Denver's windiest May day since at least 2010, if not before then. This is unusually late in the season for such a strong Front Range wind event. #9wx #COwx
Broomfield (KBJC) just recorded a peak gust of 62 mph #COwx
In addition to the active severe weather expected today, we're watching conditions favorable for wildfire growth and spread across western TX and OK, southeastern CO, and eastern NM through at least Wednesday. https://t.co/hEC5bBrgIR
UPDATE: More than 600 flights have been delayed or canceled today at Denver International Airport as wind gusts swept across the state. https://t.co/esb83MXn5f
Winds cause cancellations, delays at Denver International Airport https://t.co/FIjdusVdAi https://t.co/39LtQVsbic
Looks like the Mesa Lab in Boulder just gusted near 90 mph a few minutes ago... #COwx https://t.co/G69tRbguLc
LATEST: As wind gusts sweep across the state, over 500 flights were delayed or canceled today at DIA. https://t.co/07m4qABWm8
Colorado weather: Wind gusts may reach 75 miles per hour across state https://t.co/ZP6l1FwfSI
The High Wind Warning has been expanded to include the Palmer Divide area this morning. Strong winds occurring with gusts from 65 to 75 mph. ⚠️Avoid travel in high profile or lightweight vehicles 👀Be alert for falling signs/tree limbs. #COwx https://t.co/ZkEMrSlA68
Winds have been gusty early this morning. Here are some of the higher reports. #cowx https://t.co/R5tV2ZLgKh
4:03am: Nasty winds already underway…55 mph wind gust in Centennial, 48 mph gust @DENAirport in the last few minutes. Gonna be a long, windy day…charge those phones esp west of I-25 #COwx
Short-range data hinting at 70+ mph winds close to Boulder tomorrow evening, with some 80+ gusts in the northern foothills. Tie down those loose objects tonight along/west of I-25… #COwx https://t.co/88BQHtEvQx
Strong winds combined with low humidity values will cause extreme fire conditions over parts of the region tomorrow through Tuesday. #cowx https://t.co/VkmwNqTxDu
The Front Range Foothills have been upgraded to a High Wind Warning in effect from 3 AM Monday through 6 AM Tuesday. Strong winds are likely with gusts up to 75 mph in areas. Secure loose object and drive with caution. https://t.co/to8SXhHNXk
Here is a look at the peak gusts across the region so far today. Strongest winds will remain across parts of SE CA where Wind Advisories are in effect. Gusts across south-central and SW AZ will climb upwards of 25-35 mph with a few gusts in excess of 40 mph possible. #azwx #cawx https://t.co/Sb9SnJYRtb
Here's a list of our peak gusts across northern Arizona as of 12 pm MST today: https://t.co/zntbmUL8Yg
We have our first 50+mph gusts of the morning in our forecast area, with Page, Paria Point, Snowbowl, and the Williams area all exceeding 50mph gusts this past hour. Expect gusts 60+ in the next hour or two. #azwx
High Wind Watches have been posted for the SE Mountains and adjacent I-25 corridor tonight - Mon AM. Secure loose objects outside and monitor the forecasts closely. Expect strong westerly cross winds on North-South oriented roads late tonight through Mon AM! #cowx https://t.co/1GEpRPVoYC
Strong winds and low humidity will cause HIGH FIRE DANGER for locations where vegetation is still dry and spring green up is delayed. Caution is still advised even where green up has occurred as winds will be very strong on Monday! Avoid fire starts! #cowx https://t.co/67kBF6xb94