Weather Alerts For Amherst, CO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 255 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 Northeast Weld County-Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County- Including the cities of Akron, Julesburg, Raymer, Stoneham, Briggsdale, Merino, Grover, Sedgwick, Pawnee Buttes, Crook, Cope, Otis, Peetz, Sterling, Ovid, Holyoke, Haxtun, Amherst, and Last Chance 255 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Briggsdale, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg, and Holyoke. * WHEN...From tonight through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Avoid outdoor burning or any activity that may cause sparks. The strong winds will likely fuel rapid fire growth. &&

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 243 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 Sedgwick County-Phillips County- 243 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE EASTERN PLAINS... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 250 and 251. * TIMING...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&