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Douglas County Warns Of Wicked Wind & Potential Hazards

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Douglas County Sheriff's deputies had their hands full with wind damage on Friday night. They shared images of some heavy message boards which were no match for the gusty wind.

Wow! Anyone see Toto, Dorothy, or the flying monkeys last night? The wind wreaked havoc all over Douglas County. It was...

Posted by Douglas County Sheriff's Office on Saturday, April 23, 2022

"Wow! Anyone see Toto, Dorothy, or the flying monkeys last night? The wind wreaked havoc all over Douglas County," the sheriff's office shared on social media.

Highway Signs Wind 1 (Douglas County SO on FB)
(credit: Douglas County Sheriff)

Fortunately there are any reported or apparent injuries.

"Hold on to your small children and even smaller pets!!" the sheriff's office said.

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First Alert Meteorologist Callie Zanandrie says the Denver metro area will see wind gusts up to 35-40 mph on Saturday. The foothills could see gusts of up to 75 mph, while the Eastern Plains will see 55 mph gusts.

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