Weather Alerts For Matheson, CO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver CO 1038 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County-Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County- Including the cities of Forder, Hugo, Kutch, Karval, Punkin Center, Matheson, Agate, and Limon 1038 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Elbert and Lincoln Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will accompany a cold front this evening. A lull in the stronger winds is expected overnight before they increase again early Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Avoid outdoor burning or any activity that may cause sparks. The strong winds will likely fuel rapid fire growth. &&