"High Wind Warnings: Rockies and High Plains Brace for Extreme Weather This Weekend"

A storm system moving through the Western United States is expected to bring hurricane-force winds from the Southern Rockies to the High Plains, with wind alerts in effect for nearly 18 million people. The intense winds are likely to cause power outages, travel disruptions, and blowing dust, while also creating critical fire danger across the Southern High Plains. Additionally, a winter storm will bring heavy snow to parts of the Central Rockies, with hazardous driving conditions expected in several states.