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By Anna Skinner
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National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists are asking people in five states to stay indoors as strong winds tear across central U.S.
Why It Matters
Much of the country has been under either a high wind warning, wind advisory, or red flag warning this week. The strong winds follow a severe storm that moved across the U.S. over the weekend, killing at least 42 people and prompting President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard in Arkansas, one of the hardest hit areas.
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Damaging winds continue to blow across the U.S, with some of the strongest gusts expected in Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska.
What to Know
All five states had a high wind warning and a red flag warning in place on Tuesday morning.
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The strongest winds are expected in the Pueblo, Colorado, forecast region. Meteorologists are warning of winds between 40 and 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph, equivalent to the strength of a Category 1 hurricane.
Hurricane-force winds also are expected in New Mexico and Texas. Gusts up to 80 mph are expected in Texas, and 75 mph in New Mexico.
Dust clouds also posed a hazard in each of the five states. Meteorologists warned there would be "hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility." Travel is expected to be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles such as tractor-trailers.
People are urged to stay indoors until the storm passes. They should remain on the lowest level of their home, the warning said, and stay away from windows. The winds could cause power outages and bring down trees.
What People Are Saying
NWS meteorologist Cameron Simcoe, who works at the Pueblo, Colorado, office, told Newsweek: "The strongest winds are going to be today and tonight. It's going to be a really windy spring day. Tomorrow it'll be a lot less windy."
NWS office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in a high wind warning: "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."
NWS office in Goodland, Kansas, said in a high wind warning: "High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas."
NWS office in Dodge City, Kansas, in a high wind warning: "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."
What Happens Next
Many of the high wind warnings go into effect on Tuesday evening and will remain in effect through Wednesday evening.
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