Alert archive / Colorado / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 7, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued this high wind warning at Apr 17, 2018, 4:58 AM MDT for 19 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Apr 17, 2018, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 15 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
- Apr 17, 2018, 4:58 AM MDT (10:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 17, 2018, 6:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 17, 2018, 9:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Counties Adams County, CO, Arapahoe County, CO, Boulder County, CO, Broomfield County, CO, Clear Creek County, CO, Denver County, CO, Douglas County, CO, Elbert County, CO, Gilpin County, CO, Jefferson County, CO, Larimer County, CO, Lincoln County, CO, Logan County, CO, Morgan County, CO, Park County, CO, Phillips County, CO, Sedgwick County, CO, Washington County, CO, Weld County, CO
The radar
The Denver radar (KFTG), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 8:10 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | Centennial Airport, CO | ASOS STATION APA, CENTENNIAL AIRPORT. |
| Apr 17, 8:52 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | Beverly Hills, CO | MESONET STATION CO073, BEVERLY HILLS. |
| Apr 17, 9:00 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 1 Wnw Loveland Pass, CO | MESONET STATION CALVP, 1 WNW LOVELAND PASS. |
| Apr 17, 9:03 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 1 Nw Silver Heights, CO | MESONET STATION CO075, 1 NW SILVER HEIGHTS. |
| Apr 17, 9:11 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 5 Nnw Ramah, CO | MESONET STATION E7240, 5 NNW RAMAH. |
| Apr 17, 9:15 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 7 Ne Ponderosa Park, CO | MESONET STATION D7154, 7 NE PONDEROSA PARK. |
| Apr 17, 9:23 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 1 S Cheesman Reservoir, CO | MESONET STATION CHRC2, 1 S CHEESMAN RESERVOIR. |
| Apr 17, 9:26 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 5 Nnw Ramah, CO | MESONET STATION E7240, 5 NNW RAMAH. |
| Apr 17, 9:32 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | Berthoud Pass, CO | AWOS STATION 0CO, BERTHOUD PASS. |
| Apr 17, 9:33 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 1 Ssw Bennett, CO | MESONET STATION CO072, 1 SSW BENNETT. |
| Apr 17, 9:33 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 2 Sw Acres Green, CO | MESONET STATION C2323, 2 SW ACRES GREEN. |
| Apr 17, 9:34 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 12 Ene Kiowa, CO | MESONET STATION AR864, 12 ENE KIOWA. |
| Apr 17, 9:40 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 12 Ene Kiowa, CO | MESONET STATION AR864, 12 ENE KIOWA. |
| Apr 17, 9:54 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 1 W Devil'S Head, CO | MESONET STATION POLC2, 1 W DEVIL'S HEAD. |
| Apr 17, 10:04 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 1 Wnw Parker, CO | MESONET STATION E6996, 1 WNW PARKER. |
| Apr 17, 10:09 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 E Gold Hill, CO | MESONET STATION E4338, 3 E GOLD HILL. |
| Apr 17, 10:12 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 5 W Elbert, CO | AWOS STATION MNH, 5 W ELBERT. |
| Apr 17, 10:13 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 3 E Elizabeth, CO | MESONET STATION E7966, 3 E ELIZABETH. |
| Apr 17, 10:23 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 74 | 1 S Cheesman Reservoir, CO | MESONET STATION CHRC2, 1 S CHEESMAN RESERVOIR. |
| Apr 17, 10:44 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | Hugo, CO | MESONET STATION E0539, HUGO. |
| Apr 17, 10:54 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 1 W Devil'S Head, CO | MESONET STATION POLC2, 1 W DEVIL'S HEAD. |
| Apr 17, 11:00 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Wnw Loveland Pass, CO | MESONET STATION CALVP, 1 WNW LOVELAND PASS. |
| Apr 17, 11:10 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | Wilkerson Pass, CO | MESONET STATION CO027, WILKERSON PASS. |
| Apr 17, 11:12 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | Applewood, CO | MESONET STATION E7094, APPLEWOOD. |
| Apr 17, 11:25 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 7 Sw Deer Trail, CO | MESONET STATION E0812, 7 SW DEER TRAIL. |
| Apr 17, 11:40 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | Limon Municipal Airport, CO | ASOS STATION LIC, LIMON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. |
| Apr 17, 11:54 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | Hugo, CO | MESONET STATION E0539, HUGO. |
| Apr 17, 12:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 Wnw Loveland Pass, CO | MESONET STATION CALVP, 1 WNW LOVELAND PASS. |
| Apr 17, 12:12 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Berthoud Pass, CO | AWOS STATION 0CO, BERTHOUD PASS. |
| Apr 17, 12:13 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Nw Glen Haven, CO | MESONET STATION E4490, 1 NW GLEN HAVEN. |
| Apr 17, 12:55 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 2 Ssw Laporte, CO | 65.8 MPH GUST ON CSU FOOTHILLS CAMPUS. REPORT VIA TWITTER. |
| Apr 17, 1:22 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 2 Nne Natural Fort Rest, CO | MESONET STATION CO041, 2 NNE NATURAL FORT REST. |
| Apr 17, 1:35 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 S Hygiene, CO | AWOS STATION LMO, 1 S HYGIENE. |
| Apr 17, 1:42 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | Briggsdale, CO | MESONET STATION CO043, BRIGGSDALE. |
| Apr 17, 1:43 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 8 Ssw Grover, CO | MESONET STATION C5040, 8 SSW GROVER. |
| Apr 17, 1:51 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 4 Se Pinecliffe, CO | SNOW SQUALL WITH ZERO VISIBILITY AND 0.2 INCHES SNOW; SUNNY 15 MINUTES LATER. |
| Apr 17, 1:53 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Jeffco Airport, CO | AWOS STATION BJC, JEFFCO AIRPORT. |
| Apr 17, 2:01 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 1 Ne Hygiene, CO | MESONET STATION AU469, 1 NE HYGIENE. |
| Apr 17, 2:02 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 2 Ene Wiggins, CO | MESONET STATION CO039, 2 ENE WIGGINS. |
| Apr 17, 2:05 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 2 Nnw Longmont, CO | MESONET STATION E2670, 2 NNW LONGMONT. |
| Apr 17, 2:07 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 Ene Longmont, CO | MESONET STATION AR720, 2 ENE LONGMONT. |
| Apr 17, 2:10 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Limon Municipal Airport, CO | ASOS STATION LIC, LIMON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. |
| Apr 17, 2:10 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 4 Nnw Nunn, CO | MESONET STATION UP718, 4 NNW NUNN. |
| Apr 17, 2:10 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 2 Ne White Ranch Open S, CO | MESONET STATION UP709, 2 NE WHITE RANCH OPEN S. |
| Apr 17, 2:12 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 Se Wattenburg, CO | |
| Apr 17, 2:12 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 2 N Campion, CO | MESONET STATION CO108, 2 N CAMPION. |
| Apr 17, 2:12 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 1 E Boulder, CO | AWOS STATION BDU, 1 E BOULDER. |
| Apr 17, 2:13 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 2 Se Loveland, CO | MESONET STATION D5856, 2 SE LOVELAND. |
| Apr 17, 2:14 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 W Buckley Angb, CO | MESONET STATION CO024, 4 W BUCKLEY ANGB. |
| Apr 17, 2:14 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 Sw Pleasant View, CO | MESONET STATION CO008, 1 SW PLEASANT VIEW. |
| Apr 17, 2:15 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Nne Boulder, CO | |
| Apr 17, 2:17 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 2 W Loveland, CO | WINDS SUSTAINED 35-40 MPH IN WEST LOVELAND RIGHT NOW WITH GUSTS 50+. |
| Apr 17, 2:17 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 2 W Loveland, CO | WINDS SUSTAINED 35-40 MPH IN WEST LOVELAND RIGHT NOW WITH GUSTS 50+. |
| Apr 17, 2:18 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 83 | 2 Nw Rocky Flats, CO | |
| Apr 17, 2:20 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 4 Ese Erie, CO | MESONET STATION CO010, 4 ESE ERIE. |
| Apr 17, 2:21 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 2 Nw Brighton, CO | DUST AND SNAPPED TREE LIMBS. |
| Apr 17, 2:22 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 2 Wsw Gunbarrel, CO | MESONET STATION D0417, 2 WSW GUNBARREL. |
| Apr 17, 2:22 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | Superior, CO | MESONET STATION D7772, SUPERIOR. |
| Apr 17, 2:22 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 2 W Keenesburg, CO | MESONET STATION CO038, 2 W KEENESBURG. |
| Apr 17, 2:25 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 81 | 3 N Eldorado Springs, CO |
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 00:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 99 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
- 3544 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 80 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 186 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
230 WWUS75 KBOU 171058 NPWBOU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 458 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...Strong Winds expected over the Plains and Palmer Divide today into early this evening... COZ041-171900- /O.UPG.KBOU.HW.A.0007.180417T1700Z-180418T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.HW.W.0007.180417T1200Z-180418T0000Z/ Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet- Including the cities of Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, and Larkspur 458 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM MDT this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...This morning through 6 pm this evening. * WINDS...Westerly winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may create difficult travel, especially for light weight or high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust are possible. Power outages, tree damage, and minor damage to buildings are also possible. 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. && $$ COZ040-042>049-171900- /O.UPG.KBOU.HW.A.0007.180417T1700Z-180418T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOU.HW.W.0007.180417T1700Z-180418T0300Z/ North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-Northeast Weld County- Central and South Weld County-Morgan County- Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties- North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County- Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County- Logan County-Washington County- Including the cities of Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker, Briggsdale, Grover, Pawnee Buttes, Raymer, Stoneham, Eaton, Fort Lupton, Greeley, Roggen, Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, Wiggins, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, Leader, Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Forder, Karval, Kutch, Punkin Center, Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, Akron, Cope, Last Chance, and Otis 458 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Late this morning through this evening. * WINDS...Westerly winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may create difficult travel, especially for light weight or high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust are possible. Power outages, tree damage, and minor damage to buildings are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. && $$ COZ038-171900- /O.NEW.KBOU.HW.W.0007.180417T1700Z-180418T0300Z/ Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County- Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, and Nunn 458 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * TIMING...Late this morning through this evening. * WINDS... Westerly winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may create difficult travel, especially for light weight or high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust are possible. Power outages, tree damage, and minor damage to buildings are also possible. 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. && $$ COZ050-051-171900- /O.EXT.KBOU.HW.A.0007.180417T2100Z-180418T0300Z/ Sedgwick County-Phillips County- Including the cities of Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke 458 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Late this afternoon through this evening. * WINDS...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph possible. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may create difficult travel, especially for light weight or high profile vehicles. Power outages, tree damage, and minor damage to buildings are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will be possible for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$
4 follow-up statements
220 WWUS75 KBOU 171442 NPWBOU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 842 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...Strong Winds expected over the Plains and Palmer Divide today into early this evening... COZ050-051-180000- /O.UPG.KBOU.HW.A.0007.180417T2100Z-180418T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KBOU.HW.W.0007.180417T2100Z-180418T0300Z/ Sedgwick County-Phillips County- Including the cities of Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke 842 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Late this afternoon through this evening. * WINDS...West to northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may create difficult travel, especially for light weight or high profile vehicles. Power outages, tree damage, and minor damage to buildings are also possible. 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. && $$ COZ041-180000- /O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180418T0000Z/ Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet- Including the cities of Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, and Larkspur 842 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...This morning through 6 pm this evening. * WINDS...Westerly 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may create difficult travel, especially for light weight or high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust are possible. Power outages, tree damage, and minor damage to buildings are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. && $$ COZ038-040-042>049-180000- /O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0007.180417T1700Z-180418T0300Z/ Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County- North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield 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- Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, Nunn, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker, 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, and Otis 842 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Late this morning through this evening. * WINDS...Westerly 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may create difficult travel, especially for light weight or high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust are possible. Power outages, tree damage, and minor damage to buildings are also possible. 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. && $$
563 WWUS75 KBOU 172025 NPWBOU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 225 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...Strong Winds on the Plains and Palmer Divide of Northeast and North Central Colorado Today and Early this Evening... COZ035-036-039-180000- /O.EXA.KBOU.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180418T0000Z/ Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet- Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet- Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County- Including the cities of Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes, Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Westcreek, Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, and Longmont 225 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM MDT this evening. * TIMING...Through 6 pm MDT this evening. * WINDS...Westerly 35 to 60 mph with gusts to 75 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create very difficult travel, especially for light weight or high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust are possible. Power outages, tree damage, and minor damage to buildings are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. && $$ COZ038-040-042>049-180300- /O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180418T0300Z/ Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County- North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield 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- Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, Nunn, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker, 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, and Otis 225 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Late this morning through this evening. * WINDS...Westerly 30 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult travel, especially for light weight or high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust may severely reduce visibilities. Power outages, tree and fence damage, and minor damage to buildings are also possible. 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. && $$ COZ050-051-180300- /O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0007.180417T2100Z-180418T0300Z/ Sedgwick County-Phillips County- Including the cities of Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke 225 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Late this afternoon through this evening. * WINDS...West to northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult travel, especially for light weight or high profile vehicles. Power outages, tree and fence damage, and minor damage to buildings are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. && $$ COZ041-180000- /O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180418T0000Z/ Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet- Including the cities of Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, and Larkspur 225 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Through 6 pm MDT this evening. * WINDS...Westerly 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult travel, especially for light weight or high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust is likely. Power outages, tree and fence damage, and minor damage to buildings are also possible. 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. && $$ Baker
713 WWUS75 KBOU 180008 NPWBOU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 608 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WINDS ARE STILL HOWLING EARLY THIS EVENING ON THE EASTERN PLAINS...BUT DECREASING SLOWLY ALONG THE FRONT RANGE... COZ038-040-043-180115- /O.CAN.KBOU.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180418T0300Z/ Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County- North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County- Central and South Weld County- Including the cities of Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, Nunn, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker, Eaton, Fort Lupton, Greeley, and Roggen 608 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Denver has cancelled the High Wind Warning. Winds will continue to slowly decrease through the evening hours. Peak gusts earlier today reached 60 to 70 mph in most locations along the Front Range, with peak gusts of 75 to 89 mph closer to the foothills. $$ COZ035-036-039-041-180115- /O.EXP.KBOU.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180418T0000Z/ Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet- Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet- Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County-Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet- Including the cities of Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes, Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Westcreek, Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, Longmont, Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, and Larkspur 608 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Winds will continue to slowly decrease through the rest of the evening. Peak gusts earlier today reached 60 to 70 mph in most locations along the Front Range, with peak gusts of 75 to 89 mph closer to the foothills. $$ COZ042-044>051-180300- /O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180418T0300Z/ Northeast Weld County-Morgan County- Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties- North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County- Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County- Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County- Including the cities of Briggsdale, Grover, Pawnee Buttes, Raymer, Stoneham, Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, Wiggins, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, Leader, Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Forder, Karval, Kutch, Punkin Center, Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke 608 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Late this morning through this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph, decreasing to 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph by 9 PM. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult travel, especially for light weight or high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust may severely reduce visibilities. Power outages, tree and fence damage, and minor damage to buildings are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. && $$
098 WWUS75 KBOU 180258 NPWBOU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 858 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 COZ042-044>051-180400- /O.EXP.KBOU.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180418T0300Z/ Northeast 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, 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 858 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... Winds were finally decreasing across the northeast plains of Colorado late this evening. Winds overnight will mostly range between 15 and 25 mph with gusts around 45 mph through midnight. Peak wind gusts from the high wind event this afternoon into early evening ranged between 55 and 70 mph across most of the plains, with a few gusts reaching 70 to 89 mph near the Front Range Foothills. $$
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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.