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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

March 4, 201811 counties in Colorado

NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued this high wind warning at Mar 4, 2018, 5:22 AM MST for 11 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Mar 4, 2018, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 24 hr. 36 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 4, 2018, 5:22 AM MST (12:22 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2018, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Mar 5, 2018, 5:00 PM MST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

Counties Adams County, CO, Arapahoe County, CO, Elbert County, CO, Larimer County, CO, Lincoln County, CO, Logan County, CO, Morgan County, CO, Phillips County, CO, Sedgwick County, CO, Washington County, CO, Weld County, CO

The radar

The Denver radar (KFTG), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:28 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 4, 5:22 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Ssw Bennett, COMESONET STATION CO072, 1 SSW BENNETT.
Mar 4, 5:28 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Nw Glen Haven, COMESONET STATION E4490, 1 NW GLEN HAVEN.
Mar 4, 5:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 524 Wnw Woodlin School, COMESONET STATION CO046, 4 WNW WOODLIN SCHOOL.
Mar 4, 5:39 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 53Akron-Washington County, COASOS STATION AKO, AKRON-WASHINGTON COUNTY AIRPORT.
Mar 4, 5:41 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 511 Ese Strasburg, COMESONET STATION D9756, 1 ESE STRASBURG.
Mar 4, 5:52 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 552 Nne Natural Fort Rest, COMESONET STATION CO041, 2 NNE NATURAL FORT REST.
Mar 4, 6:28 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Limon Municipal Airport, COASOS STATION LIC, LIMON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Mar 4, 6:42 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 552 E Hoyt Beet Dump, COMESONET STATION CO040, 2 E HOYT BEET DUMP.
Mar 4, 6:42 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Briggsdale, COMESONET STATION CO043, BRIGGSDALE.
Mar 4, 10:02 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Virginia Dale, COMESONET STATION CO036, VIRGINIA DALE.
Mar 4, 10:35 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 674 E Buckeye, COMESONET STATION BEYC2, 4 E BUCKEYE.
Mar 5, 1:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 E Akron, COMESONET STATION CSU01, 3 E AKRON.
Mar 5, 8:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 55Fort Collins-Loveland M, COAWOS STATION FNL, FORT COLLINS-LOVELAND MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Mar 5, 10:22 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 Se Julesburg, COMESONET STATION CO034, 1 SE JULESBURG.
Mar 5, 10:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Se Sterling, COMESONET STATION CO035, 2 SE STERLING.
Mar 5, 11:02 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Briggsdale, COMESONET STATION CO043, BRIGGSDALE.
Mar 5, 11:10 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Sterling, COAWOS STATION STK, STERLING.
Mar 5, 12:02 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Ssw Bennett, COMESONET STATION CO072, 1 SSW BENNETT.
Mar 5, 12:03 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Limon Municipal Airport, COASOS STATION LIC, LIMON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Mar 5, 12:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 572 Nne Natural Fort Rest, COMESONET STATION CO041, 2 NNE NATURAL FORT REST.
Mar 5, 12:35 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 714 E Buckeye, COMESONET STATION BEYC2, 4 E BUCKEYE.
Mar 5, 12:42 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 618 S Holyoke, COMESONET STATION CO048, 8 S HOLYOKE.
Mar 5, 12:45 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Akron-Washington County, COASOS STATION AKO, AKRON-WASHINGTON COUNTY AIRPORT.
Mar 5, 1:03 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 558 Ssw Grover, COMESONET STATION C5040, 8 SSW GROVER.
Mar 5, 1:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Virginia Dale, COMESONET STATION CO036, VIRGINIA DALE.
Mar 5, 1:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Briggsdale, COMESONET STATION CO043, BRIGGSDALE.
Mar 5, 1:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Nne Natural Fort Rest, COMESONET STATION CO041, 2 NNE NATURAL FORT REST.
Mar 5, 1:40 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 564 Nnw Nunn, COMESONET STATION UP718, 4 NNW NUNN.
Mar 5, 1:42 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 564 Wnw Woodlin School, COMESONET STATION CO046, 4 WNW WOODLIN SCHOOL.
Mar 5, 1:52 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Ssw Bennett, COMESONET STATION CO072, 1 SSW BENNETT.
Mar 5, 1:53 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 648 Ssw Grover, COMESONET STATION C5040, 8 SSW GROVER.
Mar 5, 2:04 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Limon Municipal Airport, COASOS STATION LIC, LIMON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Mar 5, 2:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Fort Collins-Loveland M, COAWOS STATION FNL, FORT COLLINS-LOVELAND MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Mar 5, 2:47 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Akron-Washington County, COASOS STATION AKO, AKRON-WASHINGTON COUNTY AIRPORT.
Mar 5, 3:22 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Se Sterling, COMESONET STATION CO035, 2 SE STERLING.
Mar 5, 3:35 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Akron, COMESONET STATION E7755, AKRON.

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, 0.4 hours before the alert went out and 51 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2018-03-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2018-03-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 102 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
4203 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
102 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
113 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

064 
WWUS75 KBOU 041222
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
522 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...Strong winds on Monday...

.Strong winds will develop across the northeast plains on Monday 
following the passage of a storm system. The wind will be 
strongest near along and north of the Interstate 76 Corridor, 
and east of Fort Morgan. In addition strong winds may also develop
along the I-25 urban corridor from Denver north to the Wyoming
border and along I-70 from east of Denver to Limon. 

Lightweight and high profile vehicles will be especially
susceptible to strong and sudden crosswinds, and drivers of such
vehicles should consider avoiding travel across northeast
Colorado on Monday.

COZ042-044-048>051-042030-
/O.UPG.KBOU.HW.A.0002.180305T1500Z-180306T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.HW.W.0003.180305T1500Z-180306T0000Z/
Northeast Weld County-Morgan County-Logan County-
Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
Including the cities of Briggsdale, Grover, Pawnee Buttes, 
Raymer, Stoneham, Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, Wiggins, Crook, 
Merino, Sterling, Peetz, Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, 
Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
522 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 5 PM MST Monday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop Monday morning and continue 
  through the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 
  mph will be possible. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, including semi trailers and camping trailers. Strong 
  crosswinds will result in an elevated risk for blow overs of 
  these types of vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and
high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought
inside or secured properly. 

&&

$$

COZ038-040-043-045>047-042030-
/O.NEW.KBOU.HW.A.0003.180305T1500Z-180306T0000Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Central and South Weld County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, Nunn, 
Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, Denver International Airport, 
Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker, Eaton, Fort Lupton, Greeley, 
Roggen, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, Leader, Agate, Hugo, Limon, 
Matheson, Forder, Karval, Kutch, and Punkin Center
522 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday
afternoon. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will be possible by Monday morning and 
  continue through the afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 
  mph will be possible.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, including semi trailers and camping trailers. Strong 
  crosswinds will result in an elevated risk for blow overs of 
  these types of vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Strong winds may lead to property damage.
Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will be
possible for drivers, especially for light weight and
high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought
inside or secured properly. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
587 
WWUS75 KBOU 042125
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
225 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...STRONG WINDS ACROSS THE NORTHEAST PLAINS...

.Strong winds will first develop along the Wyoming border and down
toward the Fort Collins area by early evening behind a cold front.
The gusty winds will also spread across the plains this evening,
but the strongest winds there will occur on Monday.  

Lightweight and high profile vehicles will be especially
susceptible to strong and sudden crosswinds, and drivers of such
vehicles should consider avoiding travel across northeast
Colorado through Monday. This includes I-25 from Fort Collins to
the Wyoming border, as well as I-76 east of Keenesburg. 

Areas of blowing dust may significantly reduce visibilities near
open fields, so persons that do travel should be prepared for 
sudden reductions in visibility and slowed or stopped traffic.

COZ040-043-045>047-042230-
/O.CAN.KBOU.HW.A.0003.180305T1500Z-180306T0000Z/
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Central and South Weld County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Including the cities of Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, 
Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker,
Eaton, Fort Lupton, Greeley, Roggen, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, 
Leader, Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Forder, Karval, Kutch, 
and Punkin Center
225 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Denver has cancelled the High
Wind Watch. 

It will still be windy on Monday with speeds of 25 to 40 mph with
gusts of 50-55 mph. However, gusts reaching high wind criteria of
60 mph or greater should be confined to the Wyoming border area 
and northeastern plains of Colorado.

$$

COZ038-050530-
/O.UPG.KBOU.HW.A.0003.180305T1500Z-180306T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOU.HW.W.0003.180305T0000Z-180306T0000Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, 
and Nunn
225 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 5 PM MST Monday. The High Wind
Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...One blast of high winds is expected to develop by early
  evening. While winds may abate somewhat later tonight, another
  round of strong gusty winds can be expected for most of Monday.
 
* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 
  mph will be possible. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel for lightweight and high profile
  vehicles, including semi trailers and camping trailers. Strong
  crosswinds will result in an elevated risk for blowovers of
  these types of vehicles. This includes I-25 from Fort Collins to
  the Wyoming border. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and
high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought
inside or secured properly. 

&&

$$

COZ042-044-048>051-050530-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0003.180305T1500Z-180306T0000Z/
Northeast Weld County-Morgan County-Logan County-
Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
Including the cities of Briggsdale, Grover, Pawnee Buttes, 
Raymer, Stoneham, Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, Wiggins, Crook, 
Merino, Sterling, Peetz, Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, 
Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
225 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST
MONDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop Monday morning and continue 
  through the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65 mph
  can be expected. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel for lightweight and high profile
  vehicles, including semi trailers and camping trailers. Strong
  crosswinds will result in an elevated risk for blow overs of
  these types of vehicles. Visibilities will also be reduced due
  to blowing dust near open fields, so persons that do travel 
  should be alert for sudden restrictions to visibility and slowed
  or stopped traffic.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high
profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or
secured properly.

&&

$$
531 
WWUS75 KBOU 050458
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
958 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...STRONG WINDS ACROSS THE NORTHEAST PLAINS...

.Strong winds will spread across the plains Monday morning, and
continue to howl through Monday afternoon.

Lightweight and high profile vehicles will be especially
susceptible to strong and sudden crosswinds, and drivers of such
vehicles should consider avoiding travel across northeast
Colorado through Monday. This includes I-25 from Fort Collins to
the Wyoming border, as well as I-76 east of Keenesburg.

Areas of blowing dust may significantly reduce visibilities near
open fields, so persons that do travel should be prepared for
sudden reductions in visibility and slowed or stopped traffic.

COZ042-044-048>051-051300-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0003.180305T1500Z-180306T0000Z/
Northeast Weld County-Morgan County-Logan County-
Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
Including the cities of Briggsdale, Grover, Pawnee Buttes, 
Raymer, Stoneham, Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, Wiggins, Crook, 
Merino, Sterling, Peetz, Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, 
Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
958 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST
MONDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop Monday morning and continue
  through the afternoon. Winds will slowly diminish Monday
  evening.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65 
  mph can be expected. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, including semi trailers and camping trailers. Strong 
  crosswinds will result in an elevated risk for blow overs of 
  these types of vehicles. Visibilities will also be reduced due 
  to blowing dust near open fields, so persons that do travel 
  should be alert for sudden restrictions to visibility and 
  slowed or stopped traffic. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high
profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or
secured properly.

&&

$$

COZ038-051300-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180306T0000Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, 
and Nunn
958 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop through Monday morning, and
  then continue through Monday afternoon. Winds will slowly
  diminish Monday evening.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 
  mph will be possible. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, including semi trailers and camping trailers. Strong 
  crosswinds will result in an elevated risk for blowovers of 
  these types of vehicles. This includes I-25 from Fort Collins 
  to the Wyoming border. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high
profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or
secured properly.

&&

$$
408 
WWUS75 KBOU 051109
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
409 AM MST Mon Mar 5 2018

...STRONG WINDS ACROSS THE NORTHEAST PLAINS...

.Strong winds will spread across the plains later this morning, 
and continue to howl through the afternoon.

Lightweight and high profile vehicles will be especially
susceptible to strong and sudden crosswinds, and drivers of such
vehicles should consider avoiding travel across northeast
Colorado through this afternoon. This includes I-25 from Fort 
Collins to the Wyoming border, as well as I-76 east of
Keenesburg and along I-70 from east of Denver to Limon. 

Areas of blowing dust may significantly reduce visibilities near
open fields, so persons that do travel should be prepared for
sudden reductions in visibility and slowed or stopped traffic.

COZ043-045>047-051915-
/O.EXA.KBOU.HW.W.0003.180305T1500Z-180306T0000Z/
Central and South Weld County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Including the cities of Eaton, Fort Lupton, Greeley, Roggen, 
Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, Leader, Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson,
Forder, Karval, Kutch, and Punkin Center
409 AM MST Mon Mar 5 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST
this afternoon. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop later this morning and
  continue through the afternoon. Winds will slowly diminish this 
  evening. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 
  mph can be expected. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, including semi trailers and camping trailers. Strong 
  crosswinds will result in an elevated risk for blow overs of 
  these types of vehicles. Visibilities will also be reduced due 
  to blowing dust near open fields, so persons that do travel 
  should be alert for sudden restrictions to visibility and 
  slowed or stopped traffic. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high
profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or
secured properly.

&&

$$

COZ042-044-048>051-051915-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0003.180305T1500Z-180306T0000Z/
Northeast Weld County-Morgan County-Logan County-
Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
Including the cities of Briggsdale, Grover, Pawnee Buttes, 
Raymer, Stoneham, Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, Wiggins, Crook, 
Merino, Sterling, Peetz, Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, 
Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
409 AM MST Mon Mar 5 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop later this morning and
  continue through the afternoon. Winds will slowly diminish this
  evening. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 
  mph can be expected. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, including semi trailers and camping trailers. Strong 
  crosswinds will result in an elevated risk for blow overs of 
  these types of vehicles. Visibilities will also be reduced due 
  to blowing dust near open fields, so persons that do travel 
  should be alert for sudden restrictions to visibility and 
  slowed or stopped traffic. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high
profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or
secured properly.

&&

$$

COZ038-051915-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180306T0000Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, 
and Nunn
409 AM MST Mon Mar 5 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop this morning, and then
  continue through the afternoon. Winds will slowly diminish this 
  evening. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65 mph
  will be possible. The strongest winds will occur from 
  Wellington north to the Wyoming border 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, including semi trailers and camping trailers. Strong 
  crosswinds will result in an elevated risk for blowovers of 
  these types of vehicles. This includes I-25 from Fort Collins 
  to the Wyoming border. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high
profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or
secured properly.

&&

$$
489 
WWUS75 KBOU 051753
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1053 AM MST Mon Mar 5 2018

...STRONG WINDS ACROSS THE NORTHEAST PLAINS...

.Strong and damaging winds will continue through the afternoon
across the northeast plains of Colorado.

Lightweight and high profile vehicles will be especially
susceptible to strong and sudden crosswinds, and drivers of such
vehicles should consider avoiding travel across northeast
Colorado through this afternoon. This includes I-25 from Fort
Collins to the Wyoming border, as well as I-76 east of Keenesburg
and along I-70 from east of Denver to Limon.

Areas of blowing dust may significantly reduce visibilities near
open fields, so persons that do travel should be prepared for
sudden reductions in visibility and slowed or stopped traffic.

COZ042>051-060000-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180306T0000Z/
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
Including the cities of Briggsdale, Grover, Pawnee Buttes, 
Raymer, Stoneham, Eaton, Fort Lupton, Greeley, Roggen, Brush, 
Fort Morgan, Goodrich, Wiggins, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, 
Leader, Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Forder, Karval, Kutch, 
Punkin Center, Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, Akron, Cope, 
Last Chance, Otis, Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, 
and Holyoke
1053 AM MST Mon Mar 5 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through the afternoon. Winds
  will slowly diminish from late afternoon through this evening. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 
  mph can be expected. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, including semi trailers and camping trailers. Strong 
  crosswinds will result in an elevated risk for blow overs of 
  these types of vehicles. Visibilities will also be reduced due 
  to blowing dust near open fields, so persons that do travel 
  should be alert for sudden restrictions to visibility and 
  slowed or stopped traffic. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high
profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or
secured properly.

&&

$$

COZ038-060000-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180306T0000Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, 
and Nunn
1053 AM MST Mon Mar 5 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through the afternoon. Winds
  will slowly diminish this evening. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65 
  mph will be possible. The strongest winds will occur from 
  Wellington north to the Wyoming border 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles, including semi trailers and camping trailers. Strong 
  crosswinds will result in an elevated risk for blowovers of 
  these types of vehicles. This includes I-25 from Fort Collins 
  to the Wyoming border. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous
driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a
serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high
profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or
secured properly.

&&

$$
199 
WWUS75 KBOU 060006
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
506 PM MST Mon Mar 5 2018

COZ038-042>051-060115-
/O.EXP.KBOU.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180306T0000Z/
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, Nunn, 
Briggsdale, Grover, Pawnee Buttes, Raymer, Stoneham, Eaton, 
Fort Lupton, Greeley, Roggen, Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, 
Wiggins, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, Leader, Agate, Hugo, Limon, 
Matheson, Forder, Karval, Kutch, Punkin Center, Crook, Merino, 
Sterling, Peetz, Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, Julesburg, Ovid,
Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
506 PM MST Mon Mar 5 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds are just beginning to decrease across the area early this
evening. The gradual decrease will continue overnight.   

Peak gusts late this morning and afternoon mostly ranged between 
50 and 65 mph across the Plains and I-25 Corridor. 

Winds will pick up again Tuesday, but peak gusts should average
around 45 mph over the northeastern plains. Meanwhile, winds will
be lighter along the I-25 Corridor including Denver and Fort 
Collins.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 4, 5:22 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchBOUAdams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Elbert and 3 more9 hr
Mar 4, 9:49 AM MSTRed Flag WarningBOUAdams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and 10 more32 hr

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High Wind Warnings in Colorado, 2018Every high wind warning in 2018

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.