Colorado Wind Advisory | Effective 04/15/2026 20:52

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued April 15 at 9:52PM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 8:52pm
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 21 possible. * WHERE...Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction: 
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion due to wind-blown dust.
Area Description: 
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO