Strong winds have toppled several semi trucks near Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Monday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, winds up to 101 mph were recorded in the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station.
Officials have warned drivers of high profile vehicles to stay off the road if possible.
“Due to high winds and adverse weather conditions, Fort Carson officials are asking everyone to shelter in place. Blowing debris and other hazards are making it extremely dangerous. Do not go outside unless it is an emergency. Avoid areas with numerous windows. Stay away from power lines, trees and signage as well as high profile areas. Do not drive if you have a high profile vehicle. If you or someone near you is injured immediately call 911,” the U.S. Army Fort Carson warned.
In addition, the Colorado Dept. of Transportation has announced the following restrictions.
CO 115 Closed @ S Academy,b/c high winds & possible downed power lines
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) January 9, 2017
High wind restriction for ALL CMVs on I-25 S of Pueblo,CMVs prohibited b/c high winds
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) January 9, 2017
All CMVs prohibited on I-25 b/t Monument & NM state line,high profile vehicles should also not proceed,wind gusts near 80 mph,numerous blow
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) January 9, 2017
Witnesses captured these images of overturned trucks in the area.
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
TWO overturned semis right next to each other on I-25 and South Academy. #cowx #cosprings pic.twitter.com/Rtc8jYYCVY
— Joanna Wise (@KOAAjwise) January 9, 2017
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
Some trucks have parked under overpasses to prevent from being blown over.
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
Facebook user Ryan Bonacci posted this dash cam footage of the scene.
“I passed 8 tipped semi trucks in 1 mile. The springs is seeing 45mph sustained and 100mph gusts all day,” he wrote.
The wind advisory is expected to stay in effect until 5 p.m.