WWUS75 KPUB 181730 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1130 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026 COZ084-190130- /O.UPG.KPUB.FZ.A.0004.260519T0600Z-260519T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FZ.W.0004.260519T0600Z-260519T1400Z/ Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Including Black Forest 1130 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Northern El Paso. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ COZ070-071-190000- /O.CON.KPUB.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260518T2200Z/ Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- Including San Luis, Alamosa, La Jara, Sanford, Manassa, Blanca, Antonito, Monte Vista, and Fort Garland 1130 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust. * WHERE...Central San Luis Valley, and Southern San Luis Valley. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 6 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 4 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ069-190000- /O.CON.KPUB.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0000Z/ Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Including Center and Del Norte 1130 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Widespread blowing dust. * WHERE...Northern San Luis Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting up to 50 to 60 mph will cause blowing dust. Visibility may drop to under 1/4 mile at times near plowed fields or areas of loose soils. Use extreme caution if you must travel across the area today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. && $$ COZ085-095-096-190130-/O.UPG.KPUB.FZ.A.0004.260519T0600Z-260519T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.FR.Y.0002.260519T0600Z-260519T1400Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Including Peterson Space Force Base, Eads, Sheridan Lake, and Colorado Springs 1130 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Kiowa, and Southern El Paso. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ COZ086>089-094-190130- /O.NEW.KPUB.FR.Y.0002.260519T0600Z-260519T1400Z/ Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-Crowley County- Eastern Las Animas County- Including Branson, Ordway, Trinidad, Olney Springs, Pueblo, Walsenburg, and Kim 1130 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM MDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Pueblo, Crowley, Eastern Las Animas, Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub KT