High Winds Blow Over Trucks In Southern Colorado
Winds gusting at over 100 m.p.h. have blown over several semis and impacted traffic in the southern Colorado region.
Another 18 wheeler just turned over on hwy 115 by the Cheyenne mountain Air Force station exit. #cowx @KOAA pic.twitter.com/4tu4D5md7o
— Adam Knapik (@adamknapik) January 9, 2017
Gusts of 101 m.p.h. were recorded at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Base this morning.
Southbound I-25 at Interquest Pkwy closed for overturned truck. #KOAA pic.twitter.com/Ri9316IkkF
— KOAA News 5 (@KOAA) January 9, 2017
According to the Colorado Highway Patrol, several trucks have overturned on I-25 near Colorado Springs. There are also reports of large vehicle blowovers on Highway 115.
A high wind advisory is in effect until 5 p.m.
Semi trucks are parking under overpasses for fear of being tipped over by the high Colorado wins#cowx @KOAA pic.twitter.com/m8JjspeAzs
— Adam Knapik (@adamknapik) January 9, 2017
Multiple reports of blown over semi trucks across the region on I-25 and Academy. pic.twitter.com/fx17FxhnPB
— KOAA News 5 (@KOAA) January 9, 2017
Sources:
KOAA