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Severe Weather Alerts: Winds, Fires in Colorado, Floods in Oregon

12/20/2025

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The National Weather Service issued a rare fire weather warning for Colorado's Front Range due to hurricane-force winds and dry conditions.
On December 18, winds reached 105 mph, causing outages and damage.
Residents expressed concerns about wildfires and recalled the 2021 Marshall Fire.
Oregon faced severe flooding from heavy rains, leading to evacuations.
Forecasters expect a Pineapple Express to bring rain to northern California, aiding Sierra Nevada ski resorts.

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The National Weather Service issued a rare fire weather warning for Colorado's Front Range due to hurricane-force winds and dry conditions.
On December 18, winds reached 105 mph, causing outages and damage.
Residents expressed concerns about wildfires and recalled the 2021 Marshall Fire.
Oregon faced severe flooding from heavy rains, leading to evacuations.
Forecasters expect a Pineapple Express to bring rain to northern California, aiding Sierra Nevada ski resorts.