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High Wind Watch issued February 18 at 12:34AM MST until February 19 at 7:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

AREAS AFFECTED: Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft; Pikes Peak above 11000 Ft; Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft; Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, and western El Paso county. * WHEN...From this evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, leading to possible power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong downslope winds will be possible in the lee of the Rampart Range and Pikes Peak region tonight.

INSTRUCTION: Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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