Alert archive / Colorado / High Wind Warnings in 2017
High Wind Warning 7, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Mar 23, 2017, 3:47 PM MDT for 10 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Mar 23, 2017, 10:45 PM MDT. It was in force for 18 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 23, 2017, 3:47 PM MDT (21:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 23, 2017, 10:45 PM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 24, 2017, 5:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
Counties Baca County, CO, Bent County, CO, Crowley County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Otero County, CO, Prowers County, CO, Pueblo County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 10:55 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 4 Ne Blende, CO | . |
| Mar 23, 10:58 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 3 W Fountain, CO | . |
| Mar 23, 11:02 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 5 Ne Blende, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 1:13 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 75 | 6 Ne Blende, CO | 75 MPH GUSTS AT KPUB AT 112 AM. |
| Mar 24, 3:01 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 3 W Fountain, CO | AWOS STATION FT CARSON AIRPORT /FCS/. |
| Mar 24, 3:25 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 7 Wnw Truckton, CO | AWOS STATION 7 W TRUCKTON /ABH/. |
| Mar 24, 3:51 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 4 Se Air Force Academy, CO | ASOS STATION US AIR FORCE ACADEMY /AFF/. |
| Mar 24, 3:57 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 Wnw Colorado City, CO | MESONET STATION 1 W COLORADO CITY /CCYC2/. |
| Mar 24, 3:57 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 3 Ese Hoehne, CO | ASOS STATION TRINIDAD AIRPORT /TAD/. |
| Mar 24, 3:58 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 11 Wsw Fountain, CO | MESONET STATION 10 WSW FOUNTAIN /FCRC2/. |
| Mar 24, 4:00 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 9 Nnw Walsenburg, CO | MESONET STATION 9 NNW WALSENBURG /CO030/. |
| Mar 24, 4:00 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 6 S Colorado City, CO | MESONET STATION 6 SSE COLORADO CITY /CO029/. |
| Mar 24, 4:15 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 1 Sse Pueblo West, CO | MESONET STATION PUEBLO WEST /D7955/. |
| Mar 24, 4:17 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 Nnw Colorado City, CO | MESONET STATION 2 NNW COLORADO CITY /D2845/. |
| Mar 24, 4:18 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 11 N Pueblo Depot, CO | AWOS STATION SCHRIEVER AFB /SHM/. |
| Mar 24, 4:23 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 4 E Thatcher, CO | MESONET STATION 4 E THATCHER /CCEC2/. |
| Mar 24, 4:36 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 3 W Fountain, CO | AWOS STATION FT CARSON AIRPORT /FCS/. |
| Mar 24, 4:45 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 7 Wnw Truckton, CO | AWOS STATION 7 W TRUCKTON /ABH/. |
| Mar 24, 4:51 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 3 Ese Hoehne, CO | ASOS STATION TRINIDAD AIRPORT /TAD/. |
| Mar 24, 4:57 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 1 Wnw Colorado City, CO | MESONET STATION 1 W COLORADO CITY /CCYC2/. |
| Mar 24, 5:45 AM MDT | BLIZZARD | 6 Ssw Calhan, CO | MODERATE SNOW, BLOWING SNOW. PRECIP CHANGED FROM RAIN TO SNOW AROUND 0230 AM. ESTIMATED SNOW 1 INCH, MEASUREMENT AFFECTED BY WIND. ZERO VISIBILITY. SUSTAINED WINDS 34 MPH, PEAK GUST 62 MPH. |
| Mar 24, 6:08 AM MDT | SNOW 5 | 4 Ene Air Force Academy, CO | STILL SNOWING. |
| Mar 24, 6:23 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 4 E Thatcher, CO | MESONET STATION 4 E THATCHER /CCEC2/. |
| Mar 24, 6:29 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 7 Wnw Truckton, CO | AWOS STATION 7 W TRUCKTON /ABH/. |
| Mar 24, 6:41 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 S Cheraw, CO | ASOS STATION LA JUNTA AIRPORT /LHX/. |
| Mar 24, 6:45 AM MDT | SNOW 3 | 1 Wnw Walsenburg, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 6:46 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 3 W Fountain, CO | AWOS STATION FT CARSON AIRPORT /FCS/. |
| Mar 24, 6:53 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 4 Ne Blende, CO | ASOS STATION PUEBLO AIRPORT /PUB/. |
| Mar 24, 6:56 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 8 Nw Gardner, CO | MESONET STATION 8 NW GARDNER /BMOC2/. |
| Mar 24, 6:58 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 11 Wsw Fountain, CO | MESONET STATION 10 WSW FOUNTAIN /FCRC2/. |
| Mar 24, 6:58 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 3 Ese Hoehne, CO | ASOS STATION TRINIDAD AIRPORT /TAD/. |
| Mar 24, 7:00 AM MDT | HEAVY RAIN 3 | Walsenburg, CO | SNOWFALL IN TWO HOUR PERIOD. WET SNOW, SMALL TREES BOWING OVER. |
| Mar 24, 7:00 AM MDT | SNOW 3 | Walsenburg, CO | SNOWFALL IN TWO HOUR PERIOD. WET SNOW, SMALL TREES BOWING OVER. |
| Mar 24, 7:10 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 6 Ssw Colorado Springs, CO | AWOS STATION CHEYENNE MTN AIR STN /CWN/. |
| Mar 24, 7:20 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 5 S Air Force Academy, CO | MESONET STATION 5 S AIR FORCE ACADEMY /D3529/. |
| Mar 24, 7:23 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 4 E Thatcher, CO | MESONET STATION 4 E THATCHER /CCEC2/. |
| Mar 24, 7:30 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 3 | 1 Wsw Rye, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 7:39 AM MDT | HEAVY RAIN 0.55 | 1 N Pueblo West, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 7:39 AM MDT | SNOW 2 | 7 Nne Colorado Springs, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 7:39 AM MDT | SNOW 2 | 7 Ssw Black Forest, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 7:39 AM MDT | SNOW 9 | 2 Nne Monument, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 8:00 AM MDT | SNOW 9 | 4 Nne Black Forest, CO | 1.01 PRECIPITATION. |
| Mar 24, 8:11 AM MDT | SNOW 8 | 2 N Black Forest, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 8:17 AM MDT | SNOW 24 | 4 S Spanish Peaks, CO | 8 OF IT FELL SINCE 6 AM. |
| Mar 24, 8:23 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 E Thatcher, CO | MESONET STATION 4 E THATCHER /CCEC2/. |
| Mar 24, 8:49 AM MDT | SNOW 9 | 3 Ese Falcon, CO | EXTENSIVE DRIFTING WITH 2-3 FOOT DRIFTS COMMON . |
| Mar 24, 8:50 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 4 Ne Blende, CO | ASOS STATION PUEBLO AIRPORT /PUB/. |
| Mar 24, 8:54 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 3 W Fountain, CO | AWOS STATION FT CARSON AIRPORT /FCS/. |
| Mar 24, 8:55 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 3 Ene Falcon, CO | AWOS STATION FALCON AIRPORT /FLY/. |
| Mar 24, 8:56 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 8 Nw Gardner, CO | MESONET STATION 8 NW GARDNER /BMOC2/. |
| Mar 24, 8:58 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 11 Wsw Fountain, CO | MESONET STATION 10 WSW FOUNTAIN /FCRC2/. |
| Mar 24, 9:04 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 2 Wsw Peterson Afb, CO | MESONET STATION 2 W PETERSON AFB /C8114/. |
| Mar 24, 9:09 AM MDT | SNOW 4 | 5 Nnw Peterson Afb, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 9:10 AM MDT | SNOW 9.6 | 6 Nnw Peyton, CO | 0.57 PRECIPITATION. |
| Mar 24, 9:12 AM MDT | SNOW 9.6 | 3 Ne Black Forest, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 9:13 AM MDT | SNOW 3 | 5 Nne Falcon, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 9:51 AM MDT | SNOW 8 | 5 Wsw Walsenburg, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 9:51 AM MDT | SNOW 8 | 6 Wsw Walsenburg, CO | . |
| Mar 24, 9:56 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 8 Nw Gardner, CO | MESONET STATION 8 NW GARDNER /BMOC2/. |
| Mar 24, 10:10 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 17 Nw Two Buttes, CO | MESONET STATION 17 NW TWO BUTTES /CO026/. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 12:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 212 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3043 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 71 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 10 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 33 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
467 WWUS75 KPUB 232147 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 347 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 COZ085>089-093>099-240600- /O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0005.170324T0900Z-170324T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0007.170324T0900Z-170324T2300Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft- Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County- Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County- Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County- Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- INCLUDING Colorado Springs, Peterson AFB, Pueblo, Walsenburg, Trinidad, Ordway, Olney Springs, La Junta, Rocky Ford, Branson, Kim, Eads, Sheridan Lake, Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, and Walsh 347 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 PM MDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 3 AM to 5 PM MDT Friday. This upgrades and replaces the High Wind Watch that was in effect. * LOCATION...all of the Southeast Colorado Plains, including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Walsenburg, Trinidad, La Junta, Lamar and Springfield. * CAUSE AND TIMING...a strong cold front will drop south across the Eastern Colorado Plains tonight through Friday. * WIND...north 35 to 45 gusting over 65 mph. * IMPACT...these winds will pose a hazard to high profile vehicles, especially on east to west oriented roadways. Winds may also take down power lines and trees, knock out power, cause property damage, and reduced visibilities; due to snow over the Palmer Divide, and possibly dust across the Eastern Plains. * Potential Fire Weather Impact...Although humidity values will be much higher on Friday, if power lines were to fall on any dry grass, then the potential will exist for a fast moving grass fire to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$
6 follow-up statements
782 WWUS75 KPUB 240445 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1045 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 COZ085-086-089-241245- /O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0007.170324T0445Z-170324T2300Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Crowley County- INCLUDING Colorado Springs, Peterson AFB, Pueblo, Ordway, and Olney Springs 1045 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...southern El Paso, Pueblo and Crowley counties, including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Ordway. * CAUSE AND TIMING...strong northerly winds will continue through Friday. * WIND...north 35 to 45 gusting in excess of 65 mph. * IMPACT...these winds will pose a hazard to high profile vehicles, especially on east to west oriented roadways. Winds may also take down power lines and trees, knock out power, cause property damage, and reduced visibilities due to blowing dust in some areas. * Potential Fire Weather Impact...Although humidity values will be much higher on Friday, if power lines were to fall on any dry grass, then the potential will exist for a fast moving grass fire to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ COZ087-088-093>099-241245- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0007.170324T0900Z-170324T2300Z/ Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft- La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- INCLUDING Walsenburg, Trinidad, La Junta, Rocky Ford, Branson, Kim, Eads, Sheridan Lake, Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, and Walsh 1045 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 PM MDT FRIDAY... * LOCATION...Huerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca counties, including Walsenburg, Trinidad, La Junta, Lamar and Springfield. * CAUSE AND TIMING...a strong cold front will drop south across the Eastern Colorado Plains tonight through Friday. * WIND...north 35 to 45 gusting over 65 mph. * IMPACT...these winds will pose a hazard to high profile vehicles, especially on east to west oriented roadways. Winds may also take down power lines and trees, knock out power, cause property damage, and reduced visibilities; due to snow over the Palmer Divide, and possibly dust across the Eastern Plains. * Potential Fire Weather Impact...Although humidity values will be much higher on Friday, if power lines were to fall on any dry grass, then the potential will exist for a fast moving grass fire to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$
420 WWUS75 KPUB 240954 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 354 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 COZ087-088-093>099-241800- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170324T2300Z/ Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft- La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- INCLUDING Walsenburg, Trinidad, La Junta, Rocky Ford, Branson, Kim, Eads, Sheridan Lake, Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, and Walsh 354 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Huerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca counties, including Walsenburg, Trinidad, La Junta, Lamar and Springfield. * CAUSE AND TIMING...an intense area of low pressure over southeast Colorado will move into Kansas by mid morning. this will cause strong north winds over the southeast colorado plains through this afternoon. * WIND...north 35 to 45 gusting over 65 mph. * IMPACT...these winds will pose a hazard to high profile vehicles, especially on east to west oriented roadways. Winds may also take down power lines and trees, knock out power, cause property damage, and reduced visibilities; due to snow over the Palmer Divide, and possibly dust across the Eastern Plains. * Potential Fire Weather Impact...Although humidity values will be much higher today, if power lines were to fall on any dry grass, then the potential will exist for a fast moving grass fire to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ COZ085-086-089-241800- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170324T2300Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Crowley County- INCLUDING Colorado Springs, Peterson AFB, Pueblo, Ordway, and Olney Springs 354 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...southern El Paso, Pueblo and Crowley counties, including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Ordway. * CAUSE AND TIMING...strong northerly winds on the backside of an intense area of low pressure will continue into this afternoon. * WIND...north 35 to 45 gusting in excess of 65 mph. * IMPACT...these winds will pose a hazard to high profile vehicles, especially on east to west oriented roadways. Winds may also take down power lines and trees, knock out power, cause property damage, and reduced visibilities due to blowing dust in some areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ Hodanish
449 WWUS75 KPUB 241606 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1006 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 COZ087-088-093>099-242300- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170324T2300Z/ Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft- La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- INCLUDING Walsenburg, Trinidad, La Junta, Rocky Ford, Branson, Kim, Eads, Sheridan Lake, Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, and Walsh 1006 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...all of the southeast Colorado plains including Walsenburg, Trinidad, La Junta, Lamar and Springfield. * CAUSE AND TIMING...an intense storm system over southeast Colorado will move slowly into Kansas through the afternoon. * WIND...north 35 to 45 gusting over 65 mph. * IMPACT...these winds will pose a hazard to high profile vehicles, especially on east to west oriented roadways. Winds may also take down power lines and trees, knock out power, cause property damage, and reduced visibilities; due to snow over the Palmer Divide, and possibly dust across the Eastern Plains. * Potential Fire Weather Impact...Although humidity values will be much higher today, if power lines were to fall on any dry grass, then the potential will exist for a fast moving grass fire to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ COZ085-086-089-242300- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170324T2300Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Crowley County- INCLUDING Colorado Springs, Peterson AFB, Pueblo, Ordway, and Olney Springs 1006 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...southern El Paso, Pueblo and Crowley counties, including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Ordway. * CAUSE AND TIMING...strong northerly winds on the backside of an intense area of low pressure will continue into this afternoon. * WIND...north 35 to 45 gusting in excess of 65 mph. * IMPACT...these winds will pose a hazard to high profile vehicles, especially on east to west oriented roadways. Winds may also take down power lines and trees, knock out power, cause property damage, and reduced visibilities due to blowing dust in some areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$
342 WWUS75 KPUB 241838 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1238 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 COZ085>088-241945- /O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170324T2300Z/ Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft- INCLUDING Colorado Springs, Peterson AFB, Pueblo, Walsenburg, and Trinidad 1238 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the High Wind Warning. Winds have dropped below high wind criteria. However, speeds of 30 to 50 mph will continue through the afternoon. While generally not considered damaging, winds of this magnitude can still cause hazardous travel conditions and blowing debris. Continue to use caution. $$ COZ093>099-242300- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170324T2300Z/ La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- INCLUDING La Junta, Rocky Ford, Branson, Kim, Eads, Sheridan Lake, Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, and Walsh 1238 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...all of the southeast Colorado plains east of the I-25 corridor including Rocky Ford, La Junta, Las Animas, Lamar and Springfield. * CAUSE AND TIMING...an intense storm system over southeast Colorado will move slowly into Kansas through the afternoon. * WIND...north 35 to 45 gusting over 65 mph. * IMPACT...these winds will pose a hazard to high profile vehicles, especially on east to west oriented roadways. Winds may also take down power lines and trees, knock out power, cause property damage and reduce visibilities. * Potential Fire Weather Impact...Although humidity values are relatively high today, if power lines were to fall on any dry grass then a fast moving grass fire could ignite. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ COZ089-242300- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170324T2300Z/ Crowley County- INCLUDING Ordway and Olney Springs 1238 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Crowley County including Ordway. * CAUSE AND TIMING...strong northerly winds on the backside of an intense low pressure area will continue into the afternoon. * WIND...north 35 to 45 gusting in excess of 65 mph. * IMPACT...these winds will pose a hazard to high profile vehicles, especially on east to west oriented roadways. Winds may also take down power lines and trees, knock out power, cause property damage and reduce visibilities. * Potential Fire Weather Impact...Although humidity values are relatively high today, if power lines were to fall on any dry grass then a fast moving grass fire could ignite. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$
582 WWUS75 KPUB 242108 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 308 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 COZ093>099-242300- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170324T2300Z/ La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- INCLUDING La Junta, Rocky Ford, Branson, Kim, Eads, Sheridan Lake, Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, and Walsh 308 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...all of the southeast Colorado plains east of the I- 25 corridor including Rocky Ford, La Junta, Las Animas, Lamar and Springfield. * CAUSE AND TIMING...an intense storm system over southeast Colorado will move slowly into Kansas through the afternoon. * WIND...north 35 to 45 gusting over 65 mph. * IMPACT...these winds will pose a hazard to high profile vehicles, especially on east to west oriented roadways. Winds may also take down power lines and trees, knock out power, cause property damage and reduce visibilities. * Potential Fire Weather Impact...Although humidity values are relatively high today, if power lines were to fall on any dry grass then a fast moving grass fire could ignite. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ COZ089-242300- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170324T2300Z/ Crowley County- INCLUDING Ordway and Olney Springs 308 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Crowley County including Ordway. * CAUSE AND TIMING...strong northerly winds on the backside of an intense low pressure area will continue into the afternoon. * WIND...north 35 to 45 gusting in excess of 65 mph. * IMPACT...these winds will pose a hazard to high profile vehicles, especially on east to west oriented roadways. Winds may also take down power lines and trees, knock out power, cause property damage and reduce visibilities. * Potential Fire Weather Impact...Although humidity values are relatively high today, if power lines were to fall on any dry grass then a fast moving grass fire could ignite. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$
846 WWUS75 KPUB 242245 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 445 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 COZ093>099-242345- /O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170324T2300Z/ La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County- Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- INCLUDING La Junta, Rocky Ford, Branson, Kim, Eads, Sheridan Lake, Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, and Walsh 445 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... The High Wind Warning for Otero, eastern Las Animas, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca counties will expire at 5 pm. Although it is still windy, the wind speeds are no longer reaching high wind criteria. Winds will decrease through the evening hours. $$ COZ089-242345- /O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170324T2300Z/ Crowley County- INCLUDING Ordway and Olney Springs 445 PM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... The High Wind Warning for Crowley county will expire at 5 pm. Although it is still windy, the wind speeds are no longer reaching high wind criteria. Winds will decrease through the evening hours. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 4:07 AM MDT | Blizzard Watch | PUB | El Paso | 12 hr |
| Mar 23, 4:07 AM MDT | Winter Weather Advisory | PUB | Alamosa, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, El Paso and 8 more | 32 hr |
| Mar 23, 3:44 PM MDT | Blizzard Warning | PUB | El Paso | 20 hr |
| Mar 23, 3:44 PM MDT | Winter Storm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Teller | 18 hr |
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High Wind Warnings in Colorado, 2017Every high wind warning in 2017
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.