Alert archive / Colorado / High Wind Warnings in 2018

High Wind Warning 11, NWS Pueblo, CO

April 17, 201818 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Apr 17, 2018, 3:35 AM MDT for 18 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Apr 17, 2018, 10:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 10 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, 3:35 AM MDT (09:35 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 17, 2018, 10:00 AM MDT
Expired
Apr 17, 2018, 8:00 PM MDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Alamosa County, CO, Baca County, CO, Bent County, CO, Conejos County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Crowley County, CO, Custer County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Otero County, CO, Prowers County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Rio Grande County, CO, Saguache County, CO, Teller County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:32 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
Apr 17, 10:01 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Nne Florence, COMESONET STATION K1V6, 2 NNE FLORENCE.
Apr 17, 10:06 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6211 Ssw Royal Gorge, COMESONET STATION D5626, 11 SSW ROYAL GORGE.
Apr 17, 10:08 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 305 Sse Guffey, COMESONET STATION CCDC2, 5 SSE GUFFEY.
Apr 17, 10:08 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Cheyenne Mtn Air Stn, COAWOS STATION CWN, CHEYENNE MTN AIR STN.
Apr 17, 10:10 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Fremont County Arpt, COAWOS STATION 1V6, FREMONT COUNTY ARPT.
Apr 17, 10:10 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Wsw Penrose, COMESONET STATION CO111, 1 WSW PENROSE.
Apr 17, 10:15 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 67Colorado Springs Airpor, COASOS STATION COS, COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT.
Apr 17, 10:21 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6211 Ssw Royal Gorge, COMESONET STATION D5626, 11 SSW ROYAL GORGE.
Apr 17, 10:25 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Fremont County Arpt, COAWOS STATION 1V6, FREMONT COUNTY ARPT.
Apr 17, 10:26 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Nne Florence, COMESONET STATION K1V6, 2 NNE FLORENCE.
Apr 17, 10:39 AM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 253 Se Monument, COMESONET STATION CLRTS, 3 SE MONUMENT.
Apr 17, 10:40 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 686 Sse Colorado City, COMESONET STATION CO029, 6 SSE COLORADO CITY.
Apr 17, 10:44 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Sse Beulah, CO18-22 DIAMETER TREES HAVE BEEN BLOWN DOWN, 6-7 BRANCHES SCATTERED AROUND BEULAH, CO.
Apr 17, 10:49 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 527 Ese Texas Creek, COMESONET STATION CGRC2, 7 ESE TEXAS CREEK.
Apr 17, 10:58 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 331 Sse Palmer Lake, COMESONET STATION E4377, 1 SSE PALMER LAKE.
Apr 17, 11:02 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 674 Ne Blende, CO
Apr 17, 11:06 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 385 N Peterson Afb, COMESONET STATION E6821, 5 N PETERSON AFB.
Apr 17, 11:13 AM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 33Fountain, COMESONET STATION FOUTN, FOUNTAIN.
Apr 17, 11:20 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 421 Sse Avondale, COMESONET STATION CSU03, 1 SSE AVONDALE.
Apr 17, 11:27 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 536 Nne La Veta, COMESONET STATION C5482, 6 NNE LA VETA.
Apr 17, 11:30 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 72Pikes Peak Summit, COMESONET STATION PIKES, PIKES PEAK SUMMIT.
Apr 17, 11:33 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 69Colorado Springs Airpor, COASOS STATION COS, COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT.
Apr 17, 11:34 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 234 S Air Force Academy, COMESONET STATION C5608, 4 S AIR FORCE ACADEMY.
Apr 17, 11:34 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 733 Sw Swissvale, COMESONET STATION BEKC2, 3 SW SWISSVALE.
Apr 17, 11:36 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 536 Ssw Calhan, COMESONET STATION D7385, 6 SSW CALHAN.
Apr 17, 11:39 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 57Florence, COMESONET STATION E5552, FLORENCE.
Apr 17, 11:42 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 694 Ne Blende, CO
Apr 17, 11:43 AM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 281 Ene Florissant, COMESONET STATION C1505, 1 ENE FLORISSANT.
Apr 17, 11:56 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 608 Nw Gardner, COMESONET STATION BMOC2, 8 NW GARDNER.
Apr 17, 11:56 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 651 N San Isabel, COMESONET STATION WLCC2, 1 N SAN ISABEL.
Apr 17, 11:57 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 403 N North Pass, COMESONET STATION LUJC2, 3 N NORTH PASS.
Apr 17, 11:58 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Ft Carson Airport, COAWOS STATION FCS, FT CARSON AIRPORT.
Apr 17, 11:58 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 645 Ese Wetmore, COMESONET STATION RDDC2, 5 ESE WETMORE.
Apr 17, 12:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 433 Sw Center, COMESONET STATION CSU13, 3 SW CENTER.
Apr 17, 12:03 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 494 Sw Pueblo, COMESONET STATION E7363, 4 SW PUEBLO.
Apr 17, 12:05 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 48Pueblo West, COMESONET STATION D7955, PUEBLO WEST.
Apr 17, 12:07 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 366 Nnw Peyton, COMESONET STATION E3562, 6 NNW PEYTON.
Apr 17, 12:08 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 69Pueblo Airport, COASOS STATION PUB, PUEBLO AIRPORT.
Apr 17, 12:15 PM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 341 Sse Divide, COMESONET STATION DVDCO, 1 SSE DIVIDE.
Apr 17, 12:17 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 462 Wnw Divide, COMESONET STATION E9030, 2 WNW DIVIDE.
Apr 17, 12:25 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMG7 E Fort Garland, CODAMAGE TO METAL ROOF.
Apr 17, 12:29 PM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 133 Wsw Colorado Springs, COMESONET STATION D3442, 3 WSW COLORADO SPRINGS.
Apr 17, 12:35 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 675 Ssw Canon City, CO
Apr 17, 12:36 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 68Colorado Springs Airpor, COASOS STATION COS, COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT.
Apr 17, 12:43 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 483 N Woodland Park, COMESONET STATION C5248, 3 N WOODLAND PARK.
Apr 17, 12:45 PM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 35Indian Sprgs Met Stati, COMESONET STATION GMSC2, INDIAN SPRGS MET STATION NR GRE.
Apr 17, 12:49 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 261 W Monument, COMESONET STATION AT780, 1 W MONUMENT.
Apr 17, 12:52 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Trinidad Airport, COASOS STATION TAD, TRINIDAD AIRPORT.
Apr 17, 12:54 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Se Westcreek, COMESONET/RAWS STATION HACC2, 3 SE WESTCREEK.
Apr 17, 12:58 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 634 Nw San Miguel, COMESONET STATION BHRC2, 4 NW SAN MIGUEL.
Apr 17, 1:03 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Pueblo Airport, COASOS STATION PUB, PUEBLO AIRPORT.
Apr 17, 1:18 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 W Truckton, COAWOS STATION ABH, 7 W TRUCKTON.
Apr 17, 1:19 PM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 20Calhan, COMESONET STATION CLHIN, CALHAN.
Apr 17, 1:29 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 314 Ene Air Force Academy, COMESONET STATION AP841, 4 ENE AIR FORCE ACADEMY.
Apr 17, 1:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 79La Veta Pass, COAWOS STATION VTP, LA VETA PASS.
Apr 17, 1:35 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 N Del Norte, CODEL NORTE - ASTRONAUT KENT ROMINGER AIRPORT (KRCV).
Apr 17, 1:38 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Ssw Air Force Academy, COMESONET STATION AFA04, 1 SSW AIR FORCE ACADEMY.
Apr 17, 1:38 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 69Trinidad Airport, COASOS STATION TAD, TRINIDAD AIRPORT.
Apr 17, 1:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 45Fowler, COMESONET STATION CSU22, FOWLER.
Apr 17, 1:44 PM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 38Fowler, COMESONET STATION FWLER, FOWLER.

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, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 243 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 00:00Z on 2018-04-17Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2018-04-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 80 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

155 
WWUS75 KPUB 170935
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
335 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

COZ069>071-083>089-093>099-171745-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0006.180417T1700Z-180418T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0011.180417T1600Z-180418T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
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 Center, Del Norte, Alamosa, Monte Vista, Manassa, 
La Jara, Antonito, Sanford, San Luis, Fort Garland, Blanca, 
Canon City, Penrose, Black Forest, 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
335 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT
this evening.

* LOCATION...All of the southeast Colorado plains and the San 
  Luis Valley including the Interstate 25 and Highway 50 
  corridors. 

* WIND...35 to 45 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph. Winds will be
  southwest to west through early afternoon, and will then
  becoming west to northwest in the late afternoon and evening.

* IMPACT...Strong crosswinds will create hazardous travel
  conditions, especially for high profile and light weight
  vehicles, on north to south oriented roads, including Interstate
  25. Blowing dust could at times create poor visibility. Minor 
  tree and property damage will be possible. Blowing dust and 
  flying debris will pose a hazard to anyone outdoors. 

 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.

&&

$$

COZ077-078-171745-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0011.180417T1600Z-180418T0200Z/
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
INCLUDING Coaldale, Cotopaxi, Hillside, Howard, Swissvale, 
Texas Creek, Silver Cliff, and Westcliffe
335 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT
this evening. 

* LOCATION...Western and Central Fremont County and the Wet
  Mountain Valley.

* WIND...35 to 45 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph. Southwest to
  west winds through early afternoon, then becoming west to
  northwest.

* IMPACT...Strong crosswinds will create hazardous travel
  conditions, especially for high profile and light weight
  vehicles, on north to south oriented roads. Blowing dust could 
  at times create poor visibility. Minor tree and property damage 
  will be possible. Blowing dust and flying debris will pose a 
  hazard to anyone outdoors. 

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
766 
WWUS75 KPUB 170937
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
337 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

COZ069>071-077-078-083>089-093>099-171745-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.180417T1600Z-180418T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
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 Center, Del Norte, Alamosa, Monte Vista, Manassa, 
La Jara, Antonito, Sanford, San Luis, Fort Garland, Blanca, 
Coaldale, Cotopaxi, Hillside, Howard, Swissvale, Texas Creek, 
Silver Cliff, Westcliffe, Canon City, Penrose, Black Forest, 
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
337 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...All of the southeast Colorado plains, Fremont county
  and the Wet Mountain Valley, and the San Luis Valley. This
  includes the Interstate 25 and Highway 50 corridors.
  
* WIND...35 to 45 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph. Winds will be 
  southwest to west through early afternoon, and will then 
  becoming west to northwest in the late afternoon and evening. 

* IMPACT...Strong crosswinds will create hazardous travel 
  conditions, especially for high profile and light weight 
  vehicles, on north to south oriented roads, including 
  Interstate 25. Blowing dust could at times create poor 
  visibility. Minor tree and property damage will be possible. 
  Blowing dust and flying debris will pose a hazard to anyone 
  outdoors. 

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.

&&

$$
995 
WWUS75 KPUB 171522
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
922 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

COZ069-077-078-172330-
/O.NEW.KPUB.DS.W.0001.180417T1522Z-180417T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.180417T1600Z-180418T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
INCLUDING Center, Del Norte, Coaldale, Cotopaxi, Hillside, 
Howard, Swissvale, Texas Creek, Silver Cliff, and Westcliffe
922 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...DUST STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Dust Storm
Warning, which is in effect until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. 

* LOCATION...All of the southeast Colorado plains, Fremont county
  and the Wet Mountain Valley, and the San Luis Valley. This
  includes the Interstate 25 and Highway 50 corridors. 

* WIND...35 to 45 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph. Winds will be
  southwest to west through early afternoon, and will then
  becoming west to northwest in the late afternoon and evening.

* IMPACT...Strong crosswinds will create hazardous travel
  conditions, especially for high profile and light weight
  vehicles, on north to south oriented roads, including Interstate
  25. Blowing dust will cause visibility to be less than a mile at
  times, especially in the San Luis Valley and across Fremont
  county. Minor tree and property damage will be possible. 
  Blowing dust and flying debris will pose a hazard to anyone 
  outdoors. 

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.

A Dust Storm Warning means severely limited visibilities are
expected with blowing dust. Travel could become extremely
dangerous. Persons with respiratory problems should make
preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-076-172100-
/O.NEW.KPUB.DS.W.0001.180417T1522Z-180417T2100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
INCLUDING La Veta Pass, Poncha Pass, and Blanca Peak
922 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...DUST STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Dust Storm
Warning, which is in effect until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. 

* LOCATION...The northern San Luis Valley, the Sangre De Cristo
  mountains and Fremont county

* WIND...35 to 45 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph. Winds will be
  southwest to west through early afternoon, and will then
  becoming west to northwest in the late afternoon and evening.

* IMPACT...Blowing dust will cause poor visibility across the
  northern Sangre De Cristo mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dust Storm Warning means severely limited visibilities are
expected with blowing dust. Travel could become extremely
dangerous. Persons with respiratory problems should make
preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes.

&&

$$

COZ070-071-083>089-093>099-172330-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.180417T1600Z-180418T0200Z/
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
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 Alamosa, Monte Vista, Manassa, La Jara, Antonito, 
Sanford, San Luis, Fort Garland, Blanca, Canon City, Penrose, 
Black Forest, 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
922 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...All of the southeast Colorado plains, Fremont 
  county and the Wet Mountain Valley, and the San Luis Valley. 
  This includes the Interstate 25 and Highway 50 corridors. 

* WIND...35 to 45 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph. Winds will be 
  southwest to west through early afternoon, and will then 
  becoming west to northwest in the late afternoon and evening. 

* IMPACT...Strong crosswinds will create hazardous travel 
  conditions, especially for high profile and light weight 
  vehicles, on north to south oriented roads, including 
  Interstate 25. Blowing dust could at times create poor 
  visibility. Minor tree and property damage will be possible. 
  Blowing dust and flying debris will pose a hazard to anyone 
  outdoors. 

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
124 
WWUS75 KPUB 171657
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1057 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

COZ070-071-180100-
/O.EXA.KPUB.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180417T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180418T0200Z/
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
INCLUDING Alamosa, Monte Vista, Manassa, La Jara, Antonito, 
Sanford, San Luis, Fort Garland, and Blanca
1057 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...DUST STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Dust Storm
Warning, which is in effect until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. 

* LOCATION...All of the southeast Colorado plains, Fremont 
  county and the Wet Mountain Valley, and the San Luis Valley. 
  This includes the Interstate 25 and Highway 50 corridors. 

* WIND...35 to 45 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph. Winds will be 
  southwest to west through early afternoon, and will then 
  becoming west to northwest in the late afternoon and evening. 

* IMPACT...Strong crosswinds will create hazardous travel
  conditions, especially for high profile and light weight
  vehicles, on north to south oriented roads. Blowing dust will
  cause visibility to be reduced to 1/4 of a mile at times causing
  dangerous driving conditions. Tree and property damage will be 
  possible. Blowing dust and flying debris will pose a hazard to 
  anyone outdoors. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ069-077-078-180100-
/O.CON.KPUB.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180417T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180418T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
INCLUDING Center, Del Norte, Coaldale, Cotopaxi, Hillside, 
Howard, Swissvale, Texas Creek, Silver Cliff, and Westcliffe
1057 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...DUST STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...All of the southeast Colorado plains, Fremont 
  county and the Wet Mountain Valley, and the San Luis Valley. 
  This includes the Interstate 25 and Highway 50 corridors. 

* WIND...35 to 45 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph. Winds will be 
  southwest to west through early afternoon, and will then 
  becoming west to northwest in the late afternoon and evening. 

* IMPACT...Strong crosswinds will create hazardous travel 
  conditions, especially for high profile and light weight 
  vehicles, on north to south oriented roads, including 
  Interstate 25. Blowing dust will cause visibility to be less 
  than a mile at times, especially in the San Luis Valley and 
  across Fremont county. Minor tree and property damage will be 
  possible. Blowing dust and flying debris will pose a hazard to 
  anyone outdoors. 

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.

A Dust Storm Warning means severely limited visibilities are
expected with blowing dust. Travel could become extremely
dangerous. Persons with respiratory problems should make
preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-076-172100-
/O.CON.KPUB.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180417T2100Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
INCLUDING La Veta Pass, Poncha Pass, and Blanca Peak
1057 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...DUST STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...The northern San Luis Valley, the Sangre De Cristo 
  mountains and Fremont county 

* WIND...35 to 45 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph. Winds will be 
  southwest to west through early afternoon, and will then 
  becoming west to northwest in the late afternoon and evening. 

* IMPACT...Blowing dust will cause poor visibility across the 
  northern Sangre De Cristo mountains. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dust Storm Warning means severely limited visibilities are
expected with blowing dust. Travel could become extremely
dangerous. Persons with respiratory problems should make
preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes.

&&

$$

COZ083>089-093>099-180100-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180418T0200Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
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 Canon City, Penrose, Black Forest, 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
1057 AM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...All of the southeast Colorado plains, Fremont 
  county and the Wet Mountain Valley, and the San Luis Valley. 
  This includes the Interstate 25 and Highway 50 corridors. 

* WIND...35 to 45 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph. Winds will be 
  southwest to west through early afternoon, and will then 
  becoming west to northwest in the late afternoon and evening. 

* IMPACT...Strong crosswinds will create hazardous travel 
  conditions, especially for high profile and light weight 
  vehicles, on north to south oriented roads, including 
  Interstate 25. Blowing dust could at times create poor 
  visibility. Minor tree and property damage will be possible. 
  Blowing dust and flying debris will pose a hazard to anyone 
  outdoors. 

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.

&&

$$
134 
WWUS75 KPUB 172014
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
214 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

COZ069>071-077-078-180200-
/O.EXT.KPUB.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180417T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180418T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
INCLUDING Center, Del Norte, Alamosa, Monte Vista, Manassa, 
La Jara, Antonito, Sanford, San Luis, Fort Garland, Blanca, 
Coaldale, Cotopaxi, Hillside, Howard, Swissvale, Texas Creek, 
Silver Cliff, and Westcliffe
214 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...DUST STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...The San Luis Valley, Fremont county, and the Wet 
  Mountain valley.

* WIND...35 to 45 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph. Winds will be
  southwest to west through mid afternoon, and will then becoming
  west to northwest in the late afternoon and evening. 

* IMPACT...Strong crosswinds will create hazardous travel
  conditions, especially for high profile and light weight
  vehicles, on north to south oriented roads. Blowing dust will 
  cause visibility to be less than a mile at times, especially in 
  the San Luis Valley and across Fremont county. Minor tree and 
  property damage will be possible. Blowing dust and flying debris
  will pose a hazard to anyone outdoors. 

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.

A Dust Storm Warning means severely limited visibilities are
expected with blowing dust. Travel could become extremely
dangerous. Persons with respiratory problems should make
preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-076-172300-
/O.EXT.KPUB.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180417T2300Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
INCLUDING La Veta Pass, Poncha Pass, and Blanca Peak
214 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...DUST STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Sangre De Cristo mountains. 

* WIND...35 to 45 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph. Winds will be
  southwest to west through mid afternoon, and will then becoming
  west to northwest in the late afternoon and evening. 

* IMPACT...Blowing dust will cause poor visibility across the 
  northern Sangre De Cristo mountains. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dust Storm Warning means severely limited visibilities are
expected with blowing dust. Travel could become extremely
dangerous. Persons with respiratory problems should make
preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes.

&&

$$

COZ083>089-093>099-180200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180418T0200Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
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 Canon City, Penrose, Black Forest, 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
214 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...All of the southeast Colorado plains, Fremont 
  county and the Wet Mountain Valley, and the San Luis Valley. 
  This includes the Interstate 25 and Highway 50 corridors. 

* WIND...35 to 45 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph. Winds will be 
  southwest to west through early afternoon, and will then 
  becoming west to northwest in the late afternoon and evening. 

* IMPACT...Strong crosswinds will create hazardous travel 
  conditions, especially for high profile and light weight 
  vehicles, on north to south oriented roads, including 
  Interstate 25. Blowing dust could at times create poor 
  visibility. Minor tree and property damage will be possible. 
  Blowing dust and flying debris will pose a hazard to anyone 
  outdoors. 

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 172316
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
516 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...Dust Storm Warning expires but High Wind Warning Continues...

.Visibilities have improved over the San Luis Valley and Fremont
County. Visibilities are still low in spots but widespread near
zero visibilities are no longer occurring. Consequently, the Dust
Storm Warning has been allowed to expire. However, very strong
winds continue across the area so the High Wind Warning remains
in effect.

COZ069>071-077-078-180200-
/O.EXP.KPUB.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180417T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180418T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including the cities of Center, Del Norte, Alamosa, Monte Vista, 
Manassa, La Jara, Antonito, Sanford, San Luis, Fort Garland, 
Blanca, Coaldale, Cotopaxi, Hillside, Howard, Swissvale, 
Texas Creek, Silver Cliff, and Westcliffe
516 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...DUST STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* LOCATION...The San Luis Valley, Fremont county, and the Wet 
  Mountain valley.

* WIND...35 to 45 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph. Winds will be
  southwest to west through the rest of the afternoon, and will
  then becoming west to northwest this evening. 

* IMPACT...Strong crosswinds will create hazardous travel 
  conditions, especially for high profile and light weight 
  vehicles, on north to south oriented roads. Blowing dust will 
  cause visibility to be less than a mile at times, especially 
  in the San Luis Valley and across Fremont county. Minor tree 
  and property damage will be possible. Blowing dust and flying 
  debris will pose a hazard to anyone outdoors. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-076-180030-
/O.EXP.KPUB.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180417T2300Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Including the cities of La Veta Pass, Poncha Pass, 
and Blanca Peak
516 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...DUST STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Visibilities have improved over the San Luis Valley and Fremont 
County. Visibilities are still low in spots but widespread near 
zero visibilities are no longer occurring. Consequently, the Dust 
Storm Warning has been allowed to expire.

$$

COZ083>089-093>099-180200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180418T0200Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
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 the cities of Canon City, Penrose, Black Forest, 
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
516 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...All of the southeast Colorado plains, Fremont county,
  the Wet Mountain and San Luis Valleys. This includes the 
  Interstate 25 and Highway 50 corridors. 

* WIND...35 to 45 mph, with gusts of 55 to 60 mph. Winds will be
  southwest to west through the afternoon, and will then becoming
  west to northwest this evening. 

* IMPACT...Strong crosswinds will create hazardous travel 
  conditions, especially for high profile and light weight 
  vehicles, on north to south oriented roads, including 
  Interstate 25. Blowing dust could at times create poor 
  visibility. Minor tree and property damage will be possible. 
  Blowing dust and flying debris will pose a hazard to anyone 
  outdoors. 

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.

&&

$$
994 
WWUS75 KPUB 180210
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
810 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

COZ069>071-077-078-083>089-093>099-180315-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180418T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
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 Center, Del Norte, Alamosa, Monte Vista, Manassa, 
La Jara, Antonito, Sanford, San Luis, Fort Garland, Blanca, 
Coaldale, Cotopaxi, Hillside, Howard, Swissvale, Texas Creek, 
Silver Cliff, Westcliffe, Canon City, Penrose, Black Forest, 
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
810 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have dropped below warning levels. Consequently, the High 
Wind Warning has been allowed to expire. However, it will still 
remain windy through the evening hours with gusts of 40 to 50 mph 
possible at times. Caution needs to continue especially if
traveling.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 17, 9:22 AM MDTDust Storm WarningPUBAlamosa, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, Fremont and 3 more8 hr

Nearby

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.