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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Pueblo, CO

March 12, 201910 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Mar 12, 2019, 9:56 AM MDT for 10 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Mar 13, 2019, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 27 hr. 54 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 12, 2019, 9:56 AM MDT (15:56 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2019, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2019, 3:00 PM MDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Baca County, CO, Bent County, CO, Crowley County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Otero County, CO, Prowers County, CO, Pueblo County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:59 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 13, 12:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 N Black Forest, COMESONET STATION AV258, 2 N BLACK FOREST.
Mar 13, 12:19 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 704 Ne Blende, COASOS STATION PUB, PUEBLO AIRPORT.
Mar 13, 12:42 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 816 Sw Truckton, COMESONET STATION D8322, 6 SW TRUCKTON.
Mar 13, 12:42 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 816 Sw Truckton, CO
Mar 13, 12:47 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 844 S Black Forest, COSNOWING WITH NEAR 0 VISIBILITY.
Mar 13, 12:53 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Nne Falcon, CO20 FT TREE BLEW DOWN.
Mar 13, 12:54 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 639 S Springfield, COASOS STATION SPD, 8 S SPRINGFIELD.
Mar 13, 12:54 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 791 Ssw Peterson Afb, COASOS STATION COS, COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT.
Mar 13, 1:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 744 Ne Blende, COASOS STATION PUB, PUEBLO AIRPORT.
Mar 13, 1:13 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 826 Sw Truckton, COMESONET STATION D8322, 6 SW TRUCKTON.
Mar 13, 1:18 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 962 S Peterson Afb, COCORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 2 S PETERSON AFB. CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 2 S PETERSON AFB.
Mar 13, 1:18 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 962 S Peterson Afb, CO
Mar 13, 1:18 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 972 S Peterson Afb, COCORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 2 S PETERSON AFB.
Mar 13, 1:20 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 674 S Cheraw, COASOS STATION LHX, LA JUNTA AIRPORT.
Mar 13, 1:25 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 503n Pueblo Reservoir, CO
Mar 13, 1:46 PM MDTSNOW 6.53 Nw Black Forest, COSINCE 6 AM. BEST ESTIMATE OF DEPTH AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ONGOING.
Mar 13, 2:03 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 856 Sw Truckton, COMESONET STATION D8322, 6 SW TRUCKTON.
Mar 13, 2:15 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 7119 N Crowley, COMESONET STATION DT054, 18 SW FORDER.
Mar 13, 2:25 PM MDTSNOW 42 Nne Monument, COBEST ESTIMATE OF SNOWFALL. CURRENTLY ABOUT 25 YARDS OF VISIBILITY.
Mar 13, 2:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 814 S Cheraw, COKLHX ASOS.
Mar 13, 2:46 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 834 S Cheraw, COASOS STATION LHX, LA JUNTA AIRPORT.
Mar 13, 2:48 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 754 Ne Blende, COASOS STATION PUB, PUEBLO AIRPORT.
Mar 13, 2:51 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 669 S Springfield, COASOS STATION SPD, 8 S SPRINGFIELD.
Mar 13, 2:51 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nnw Blende, COLARGE TREE TOPPLED. ESTIMATED OVER 100 YEARS OLD AND ABOUT 3 FT DIAMETER VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 13, 2:54 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 784 Ne Blende, COASOS STATION PUB, PUEBLO AIRPORT.
Mar 13, 2:56 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 637 Se Boone, CO
Mar 13, 3:00 PM MDTSNOW 83 Ese Falcon, COBLIZZARD CONDITIONS. 3-4 FOOT SNOW DRIFTS.
Mar 13, 3:18 PM MDTSNOW 102 Nne Monument, COMEASURED DEPTHS OF 8 TO 13 INCHES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
Mar 13, 3:22 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 784 Wsw Lamar, COASOS STATION LAA, LAMAR AIRPORT.
Mar 13, 3:38 PM MDTSNOW 72 N Black Forest, COVERY LOW VISIBILITIES CONTINUING.
Mar 13, 3:46 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 894 S Cheraw, COASOS STATION LHX, LA JUNTA AIRPORT.
Mar 13, 4:00 PM MDTSNOW 53 Ene Manitou Springs, CO
Mar 13, 4:01 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMGRocky Ford, COMULTIPLE LARGE TREES DOWN AROUND TOWN.
Mar 13, 4:11 PM MDTTSTM WND GST 621 W Palmer Lake, CO
Mar 13, 4:26 PM MDTHEAVY RAIN 0.873 S Pueblo, CO
Mar 13, 4:27 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Nw Pueblo, CO
Mar 13, 4:33 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 749 S Springfield, COASOS STATION SPD, 8 S SPRINGFIELD.
Mar 13, 4:39 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 824 Wsw Lamar, COASOS STATION LAA, LAMAR AIRPORT.
Mar 13, 5:19 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 S Pueblo, CO2FT DIAMETER TREE BLOWN DOWN.
Mar 13, 5:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 812 N Black Forest, COMESONET STATION AV258, 2 N BLACK FOREST.
Mar 13, 5:32 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 N Peyton, CO30 FOOT TALL, 13 INCH DIAMETER PINE TREE SNAPPED OFF JUST ABOVE GROUND LEVEL.
Mar 13, 6:08 PM MDTSNOW 76 Ene Black Forest, COESTIMATED DUE TO BLOWING. SNOW DRIFTS 3 TO 4 FEET.
Mar 13, 6:25 PM MDTSNOW 10.53 Nw Black Forest, CO
Mar 14, 12:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 13.53 Nw Black Forest, COSTORM TOTAL SINCE 5 AM. AN ADDITIONAL 3 INCHES SINCE 6 PM.
Mar 14, 4:00 AM MDTSNOW 32 Wnw Peterson Afb, COSTORM TOTAL FOR 3/13/2019.
Mar 14, 4:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 95 Sse Air Force Academy, COSTORM TOTAL. ESTIMATED DUE TO SIGNIFICANT DRIFTING OF UP TO 3.5 FEET.
Mar 14, 7:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 162 Ene Monument, CO24 HOUR SNOW TOTAL FROM 7 AM MDT ON MARCH 13TH, TO 7 AM MDT ON MARCH 14TH.
Mar 14, 8:09 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 669 S Springfield, COASOS STATION SPD, 8 S SPRINGFIELD.
Mar 14, 8:29 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 674 Wsw Lamar, COASOS STATION LAA, LAMAR AIRPORT.
Mar 14, 8:59 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 624 Sw Campo, COMESONET STATION UCNC2, 4 SW CAMPO.
Mar 14, 9:30 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6017 Nw Two Buttes, COMESONET STATION CO026, 17 NW TWO BUTTES.
Mar 14, 9:59 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 724 Sw Campo, COMESONET STATION UCNC2, 4 SW CAMPO.
Mar 14, 10:48 AM MDTHEAVY RAIN 1.42 Nw Colorado Springs, COHAD 0.95 INCH RAIN BEFORE THE PRECIPITATION CHANGED TO SNOW, AND THEN THE LIQUID EQUIVALENT OF THE SNOW WAS 0.45.
Mar 14, 10:50 AM MDTSNOW 2.52 Nw Colorado Springs, CODUE TO STRONG WINDS, THE SNOWFALL WAS ESTIMATED TO BE BETWEEN 2 AND 3 INCHES.

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, 3.9 hours before the alert went out and 212 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2019-03-12Temperature 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 2019-03-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 86 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
1783 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
86 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
89 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
956 AM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

COZ086>089-093>099-130000-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0003.190313T1800Z-190314T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0004.190313T1800Z-190314T1200Z/
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 Pueblo, Walsenburg, Trinidad, Ordway, Olney Springs, 
La Junta, Rocky Ford, Branson, Kim, Eads, Sheridan Lake, 
Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, and Walsh
956 AM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from noon Wednesday to 6 AM MDT
Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...The southeastern Plains.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...A rapidly intensifying low pressure system 
  will cause strong north winds from Wednesday afternoon through 
  early Thursday morning. 

* WIND...Wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible.

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be 
  possible. Strong cross winds capable of overturning light 
  weight, high profile vehicles will pose hazards to those 
  traveling on east west oriented roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

COZ085-130000-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0004.190313T2200Z-190314T1200Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
INCLUDING Colorado Springs and Peterson AFB
956 AM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 4 PM Wednesday to 6 AM MDT
Thursday. 

* LOCATION...Southern El Paso County, including Colorado Springs.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...A rapidly intensifying low pressure system 
  will cause strong north winds from Wednesday afternoon through 
  early Thursday morning. 

* WIND...Wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible.

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be 
  possible. Strong cross winds capable of overturning light 
  weight, high profile vehicles will pose hazards to those 
  traveling on east west oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
389 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
324 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

COZ086>089-093>099-130530-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.190313T1800Z-190314T1200Z/
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 Pueblo, Walsenburg, Trinidad, Ordway, Olney Springs, 
La Junta, Rocky Ford, Branson, Kim, Eads, Sheridan Lake, 
Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, and Walsh
324 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO
6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...The southeastern Plains.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...A rapidly intensifying low pressure system 
  will cause strong north winds from Wednesday afternoon through 
  early Thursday morning. 

* WIND...Wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible.

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be 
  possible. Strong cross winds capable of overturning light 
  weight, high profile vehicles will pose hazards to those 
  traveling on east west oriented roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

COZ085-130530-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.190313T2200Z-190314T1200Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
INCLUDING Colorado Springs and Peterson AFB
324 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO
6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Southern El Paso County, including Colorado Springs.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...A rapidly intensifying low pressure system 
  will cause strong north winds from Wednesday afternoon through 
  early Thursday morning. 

* WIND...Wind gusts up to 70 mph are expected with local gusts up
  to 80 mph possible.

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be 
  possible. Strong cross winds capable of overturning light 
  weight, high profile vehicles will pose hazards to those 
  traveling on east west oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$
705 
WWUS75 KPUB 130359
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
959 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

COZ086>089-093>099-131200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.190313T1800Z-190314T1200Z/
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 Pueblo, Walsenburg, Trinidad, Ordway, Olney Springs, 
La Junta, Rocky Ford, Branson, Kim, Eads, Sheridan Lake, 
Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, and Walsh
959 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO
6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...The Southeastern Plains.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...A rapidly intensifying low pressure system 
  will cause strong north winds from Wednesday afternoon through 
  early Thursday morning. 

* WIND...Wind gusts in excess of 70 mph are possible.

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be possible.
  Strong cross winds capable of overturning light weight, high
  profile vehicles will pose hazards to those traveling on east
  west oriented roads including Highway 50, Highway 160, and
  Colorado 96. Any loose items, such as lawn furniture and trash
  cans, should be brought inside.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

COZ085-131200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.190313T2200Z-190314T1200Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
INCLUDING Colorado Springs and Peterson AFB
959 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO
6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Southern El Paso County, including Colorado Springs.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...A rapidly intensifying low pressure system 
  will cause strong north winds from Wednesday afternoon through 
  early Thursday morning. 

* WIND...Wind gusts in excess of 70 mph are expected. 

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be possible.
  Strong cross winds capable of overturning light weight, high
  profile vehicles will pose hazards to those traveling on east
  west oriented roads, including Highway 24 and Colorado 94. 

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.

&&

$$
793 
WWUS75 KPUB 130952
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
352 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

COZ086>089-093>099-131800-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.190313T1800Z-190314T1200Z/
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 Pueblo, Walsenburg, Trinidad, Ordway, Olney Springs, 
La Junta, Rocky Ford, Branson, Kim, Eads, Sheridan Lake, 
Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, and Walsh
352 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM
MDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...The Southeastern Plains.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...A rapidly intensifying low pressure system 
  will cause strong north winds from Wednesday afternoon through 
  early Thursday morning. 

* WIND...Sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph, with gusts to 75 mph
  likely. Windiest locations will be across Pueblo, Crowley, Kiowa
  and Otero Counties.  

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be 
  possible. Strong cross winds capable of overturning light 
  weight, high profile vehicles will pose hazards to those 
  traveling on east west oriented roads including Highway 50, 
  Highway 160, and Colorado 96. Any loose items, such as lawn 
  furniture and trash cans, should be brought inside. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

COZ085-131800-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.190313T2200Z-190314T1200Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
INCLUDING Colorado Springs and Peterson AFB
352 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Southern El Paso County, including Colorado Springs.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...A rapidly intensifying low pressure system 
  will cause strong north winds from Wednesday afternoon through 
  early Thursday morning. 

* WIND...Sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph, with gusts to 75 mph
  likely.

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be 
  possible. Strong cross winds capable of overturning light 
  weight, high profile vehicles will pose hazards to those 
  traveling on east west oriented roads, including Highway 24 
  and Colorado 94. 

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.

&&

$$
258 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1154 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

COZ086>089-093>099-140200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.190313T1800Z-190314T1200Z/
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 Pueblo, Walsenburg, Trinidad, Ordway, Olney Springs, 
La Junta, Rocky Ford, Branson, Kim, Eads, Sheridan Lake, 
Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, and Walsh
1154 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT 
THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...The Southeastern Colorado Plains.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...A rapidly intensifying low pressure system
  will cause strong north winds from this afternoon into early 
  Thursday morning. 

* WIND...Sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph, with wind gusts around 
  75 mph expected. Windiest locations will be across Pueblo, 
  Crowley, Kiowa and Otero Counties. 

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be 
  possible. Strong cross winds capable of overturning light 
  weight, high profile vehicles will pose hazards to those 
  traveling on east west oriented roads including Highway 50, 
  Highway 160, and Colorado 96. Any loose items, such as lawn 
  furniture and trash cans, should be brought inside. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

COZ085-140200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.190313T2200Z-190314T1200Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
INCLUDING Colorado Springs and Peterson AFB
1154 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Southern El Paso County, including Colorado Springs.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...A rapidly intensifying low pressure system
  will cause strong north winds from this afternoon through early
  Thursday morning. 

* WIND...Sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph, with gusts around 75 
  mph likely. 

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be 
  possible. Strong cross winds capable of overturning light 
  weight, high profile vehicles will pose hazards to those 
  traveling on east west oriented roads, including Highway 24 
  and Colorado 94. 

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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
335 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

COZ089-093>099-140545-
/O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190314T1700Z/
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 Ordway, Olney Springs, La Junta, Rocky Ford, Branson, 
Kim, Eads, Sheridan Lake, Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, 
and Walsh
335 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...The Southeastern Colorado Plains.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...A intense low pressure system will allow
  strong winds to continue into early Thursday morning.
 
* WIND...Sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph, with wind gusts around
  75 mph at times anticipated. 

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be 
  possible. Strong cross winds capable of overturning light 
  weight, high profile vehicles will pose hazards to those 
  traveling on east west oriented roads including Highway 50, 
  Highway 160, and Colorado 96. Any loose items, such as lawn 
  furniture and trash cans, should be brought inside. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

COZ085-140545-
/O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0004.190314T0600Z-190314T1200Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
INCLUDING Colorado Springs and Peterson AFB
335 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
MDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Southern El Paso County, including Colorado Springs.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...A intense low pressure system will cause
  strong winds into early Thursday morning.
 
* WIND...Sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph, with gusts around 75 mph
  anticipated. 

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be 
  possible. Strong cross winds capable of overturning light 
  weight, high profile vehicles will pose hazards to those 
  traveling on east west oriented roads, including Highway 24 
  and Colorado 94. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ086>088-140545-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
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-
INCLUDING Pueblo, Walsenburg, and Trinidad
335 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...The Southeastern Colorado Plains.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...A intense low pressure system will cause
  strong winds into early Thursday morning.
 
* WIND...Sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph, with wind gusts around
  75 mph. Windiest locations will be across Pueblo, Crowley, 
  Kiowa and Otero Counties. 

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be 
  possible. Strong cross winds capable of overturning light 
  weight, high profile vehicles will pose hazards to those 
  traveling on east west oriented roads including Highway 50, 
  Highway 160, and Colorado 96. Any loose items, such as lawn 
  furniture and trash cans, should be brought inside. 

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.

&&

$$
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National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1108 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

COZ087-088-140615-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
INCLUDING Walsenburg and Trinidad
1108 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the High
Wind Warning. 

Strong winds have decreased across the southern I-25 corridor in
Huerfano and western Las Animas County. Therefore the High Wind
Warning has been cancelled.

$$

COZ086-141200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
INCLUDING Pueblo
1108 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...The Southeastern Colorado Plains.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...An intense low pressure system will cause 
  strong winds into early Thursday morning. 

* WIND...Sustained winds of 25 to 40 mph, with wind gusts to 
  around 60 mph. 

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be possible.
  Strong cross winds will continue on east west oriented roads
  which will pose hazards to those in light weight, high profile
  vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

COZ089-093>099-141315-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190314T1700Z/
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 Ordway, Olney Springs, La Junta, Rocky Ford, Branson, 
Kim, Eads, Sheridan Lake, Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, 
and Walsh
1108 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Crowley, Otero, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, Baca and
  eastern Las Animas counties.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...An intense low pressure system will allow 
  strong winds to continue into early Thursday morning. 

* WIND...Sustained winds of 30 to 45 mph, with wind gusts around 
  65 mph at times. 

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be possible.
  Strong cross winds capable of overturning light weight, high
  profile vehicles will pose hazards to those traveling on east
  west oriented roads.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

COZ085-141200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.190314T0600Z-190314T1200Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
INCLUDING Colorado Springs and Peterson AFB
1108 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Southern El Paso County, including Colorado Springs.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...An intense low pressure system will cause 
  strong winds into early Thursday morning. 

* WIND...Sustained winds of 25 to 40 mph, with gusts around 60 mph.
 
* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be 
  possible. Strong cross winds capable of overturning light 
  weight, high profile vehicles will pose hazards to those 
  traveling on east west oriented roads, including Highway 24 
  and Colorado 94. 

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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
358 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

COZ085-086-141100-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
INCLUDING Colorado Springs, Peterson AFB, and Pueblo
358 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the High
Wind Warning. 

Breezy northerly wind of 15 to 25 mph with local gusts up to 40 
mph will be possible this morning across the I-25 corridor, before
winds diminish into the early afternoon. This will allow for the 
high wind warning to be cancelled. 

$$

COZ089-093-094-141100-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190314T1700Z/
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-
INCLUDING Ordway, Olney Springs, La Junta, Rocky Ford, Branson, 
and Kim
358 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has cancelled the High
Wind Warning. 

Northerly wind of 20 to 30 mph with local gusts up to 45 mph will
be possible this morning across Crowley and Otero Counties. Winds 
will diminish into the afternoon, allowing for the high wind 
warning to be cancelled. 

$$

COZ095>099-141700-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190314T1700Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
INCLUDING Eads, Sheridan Lake, Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, 
and Walsh
358 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATION...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, Baca Counties.
  

* CAUSE AND TIMING...An intense low pressure system moving north
  and east across Northwestern Kansas will keep strong winds
  across the far Southeast Plains into early Thursday morning.
  

* WIND...Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph, with wind gusts around
  60 mph at times through the morning. 

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be 
  possible. Strong cross winds capable of overturning light 
  weight, high profile vehicles will pose hazards to those 
  traveling on east west oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1057 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

COZ095>099-142100-
/O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190314T2100Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
INCLUDING Eads, Sheridan Lake, Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, 
and Walsh
1057 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca counties.

* CAUSE AND TIMING...An intense low pressure system moving into
  Iowa will keep strong winds across the far southeastern Colorado
  Plains into this afternoon. 

* WIND...Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph, with wind gusts around
  60 mph at times into the afternoon. 

* IMPACT...Damage to tree limbs and power lines will be 
  possible. Strong cross winds capable of overturning light 
  weight, high profile vehicles will pose hazards to those 
  traveling on east west oriented roads. 

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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
239 PM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

COZ095>099-142145-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190314T2100Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
INCLUDING Eads, Sheridan Lake, Las Animas, Lamar, Springfield, 
and Walsh
239 PM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The High Wind Warning will expire at 3 PM for Kiowa, Bent, Prowers
and Baca Counties. There will still be some wind gusts of 40 to 50
mph the rest of this afternoon, but the winds will continue to
gradually decrease.

$$

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High Wind Warnings in Colorado, 2019Every high wind warning in 2019

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.