The City of Loveland is included in area High Wind and Red Flag Warnings issued for tonight, into late Friday, Jan. 16. Because this is a weather event, conditions can change quickly, and because it’s been unseasonably dry, conditions can result the development of wildfires and strong winds can fuel the potential for rapid fire growth.

Here are a few tips that can help residents prepare:

• Avoid outdoor burning or any activity that may cause sparks.
• Be aware that strong winds can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
• Be aware that high winds can lead to broken branches and downed trees.
• Secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
• Sign up for emergency alerts or update your registration at NOCOalert.org.

The City of Loveland Utilities Department does not have any planned power outages as 87% of our infrastructure is underground, making it less vulnerable to wind-related damage. For City of Loveland electric power status, visit lovelandwaterandpower.org/PowerOutage.

The City of Loveland is committed to keeping residents safe and informed. If the City of Loveland has information to share, it will be posted to our website.