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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

November 7, 202016 counties in Colorado

NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued this high wind warning at Nov 7, 2020, 5:12 AM MST for 16 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Nov 8, 2020, 12:00 AM MST. It was in force for 11 hr. 44 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
Nov 7, 2020, 5:12 AM MST (12:12 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 8, 2020, 12:00 AM MST
Expired
Nov 8, 2020, 11:00 AM MST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

Counties Adams County, CO, Arapahoe County, CO, Boulder County, CO, Broomfield County, CO, Denver County, CO, Douglas County, CO, Elbert County, CO, Grand County, CO, Jackson County, CO, Jefferson County, CO, Larimer County, CO, Lincoln County, CO, Logan County, CO, Phillips County, CO, Sedgwick County, CO, Washington County, CO

The radar

The Denver radar (KFTG), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:13 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
Nov 8, 12:19 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Wsw Pleasant View, COMESONET STATION CO008 470E000 ROONEY RD.
Nov 8, 12:24 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 511 Wsw Chatfield Reservo, COMESONET STATION CO007 470W014 WADSWORTH.
Nov 8, 12:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 532 Nw Ken Caryl, COMESONET STATION FW6582 LITTLETON.
Nov 8, 12:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 522 Se Julesburg, COMESONET STATION CO034 076W180 JULESBURG.
Nov 8, 1:23 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 482 S Cheesman Reservoir, COMESONET STATION CHRC2 CHEESMAN.
Nov 8, 1:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 493 E Union, COMESONET STATION CO183 0.75 MI W OF CO-Q.
Nov 8, 1:49 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 483 N Denver, COMESONET STATION CO144 51ST AVE.
Nov 8, 1:57 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Iliff, CO
Nov 8, 2:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 486 W Elbert, COAWOS STATION KMNH MONUMENT ELBERT.
Nov 8, 2:41 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 52Akron, COASOS STATION KAKO AKRON.
Nov 8, 2:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6011 Nne Kremmling, COMESONET STATION GSPC2 GUNSIGHT.
Nov 8, 2:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 482 Ene Marshall, COMESONET STATION CO167 1.4 MI W OF MCCASLIN BLVD.
Nov 8, 2:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5210 E Arapahoe Park, COMESONET STATION AV686 BENNETT.
Nov 8, 2:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Se Kremmling, COAWOS STATION K20V KREMMLING AWOS.
Nov 8, 3:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 488 Nnw Kremmling, COMESONET STATION UCC47 KREMMLING.
Nov 8, 3:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 501 Ssw Bennett, COMESONET STATION CO072 070W304 BENNETT.
Nov 8, 3:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 E Union, COMESONET STATION CO183 0.75 MI W OF CO-Q.
Nov 8, 3:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 518 Nnw Kremmling, COMESONET STATION UCC47 KREMMLING.
Nov 8, 5:47 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 565 W Red Feather Lakes, COMESONET STATION ANBC1 IRAWS 32.
Nov 8, 5:59 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Wsw Pleasant View, COMESONET STATION CO008 470E000 ROONEY RD.
Nov 8, 6:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 513 Nnw Louviers, COMESONET STATION AT112 LITTLETON.
Nov 8, 6:23 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 712 S Cheesman Reservoir, COMESONET STATION CHRC2 CHEESMAN.
Nov 8, 6:24 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 Sse Centennial, COASOS STATION KAPA DENVER ARAPAHOE.
Nov 8, 6:29 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 502 Nne Lone Tree, COMESONET STATION CO150 C-470 ON RAMP TO I-25 N.
Nov 8, 6:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 501 Nne Castle Pines, COMESONET STATION CO073 SURREY RIDGE.
Nov 8, 6:33 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 N Buckley Afb, COAWOS STATION KBKF BUCKLEY ANGB DEN.
Nov 8, 6:40 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 511 Wsw Centennial, COMESONET STATION AP983 CENTENNIAL.
Nov 8, 6:48 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 532 Se Denver Intl Airpor, COASOS STATION KDEN DENVER.
Nov 8, 6:54 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 511 Wsw Chatfield Reservo, COMESONET STATION CO007 470W014 WADSWORTH.
Nov 8, 6:54 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 532 Wsw Devil'S Head, COMESONET STATION POLC2 POLHEMUS.
Nov 8, 6:57 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 522 Ssw Roxborough Park, COMESONET STATION CTPC2 CARPENTER PEAK.
Nov 8, 7:02 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Superior, COMESONET STATION DW7772 SUPERIOR.
Nov 8, 7:17 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 723 Wnw Mishawaka, COMESONET STATION BLIC1 IRAWS 29.
Nov 8, 7:22 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 521 Ssw Bennett, COMESONET STATION CO072 070W304 BENNETT.
Nov 8, 7:28 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 N Glen Haven, COMESONET STATION EW4490 GLEN HAVEN.
Nov 8, 7:33 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 54Akron, COASOS STATION KAKO AKRON.
Nov 8, 7:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Ese Akron, COMESONET STATION EW7755 AKRON.
Nov 8, 7:40 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 541 Se Longmont, COMESONET STATION 6209D LONGMONT.
Nov 8, 7:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 703 E Union, COMESONET STATION CO183 0.75 MI W OF CO-Q.
Nov 8, 8:22 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Superior, COMESONET STATION DW7772 SUPERIOR.
Nov 8, 8:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 563 Ese Buckeye, COMESONET STATION BEYC2 BUCKEYE.
Nov 8, 8:38 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 532 Ssw Radium, COMESONET STATION DYGC2 DRY GULCH.
Nov 8, 9:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 491 E Limon, COASOS STATION KLIC LIMON.
Nov 8, 9:57 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Superior, COMESONET STATION DW7772 SUPERIOR.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 103 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 2020-11-07Temperature 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 2020-11-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 136 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2968 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
136 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
125 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

685 
WWUS75 KBOU 071212
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
512 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

COZ046>049-072115-
/O.UPG.KBOU.HW.A.0003.201108T0700Z-201108T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.HW.W.0010.201108T0700Z-201108T1500Z/
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 Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Forder, Karval, Kutch, 
Punkin Center, Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, Akron, Cope, 
Last Chance, and Otis
512 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Elbert and Northern Lincoln Counties, Southern 
  Lincoln County, Logan County and Washington County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles, especially
  on east to west oriented roads. Some areas of blowing dust may
  occur to reduce visibility.
  


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ041-045-050-051-072115-
/O.NEW.KBOU.HW.W.0010.201108T0700Z-201108T1500Z/
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-Sedgwick County-
Phillips County-
Including Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, Larkspur, Bennett, 
Byers, Deer Trail, Leader, Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, 
Haxtun, and Holyoke
512 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Palmer Divide including Castle Rock, Elbert, and 
  Larkspur, Eastern Adams and Arapahoe Counties, Sedgwick County 
  and Phillips County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles, especially
  along east-to-west oriented roads.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
818 
WWUS75 KBOU 072017
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
117 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

COZ041-045>051-080500-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0010.201108T0700Z-201108T1500Z/
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
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 Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, Larkspur, 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
117 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Phillips County, Sedgwick County, Palmer Divide 
  including Castle Rock, Elbert, and Larkspur, Eastern Elbert 
  and Northern Lincoln Counties, Southern Lincoln County, 
  Eastern Adams and Arapahoe Counties, Logan County and 
  Washington County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
031 
WWUS75 KBOU 080240
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
740 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

COZ039-040-081500-
/O.EXA.KBOU.HW.W.0010.201108T0700Z-201108T1500Z/
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Including Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, Longmont, Aurora, 
Brighton, City of Denver, Denver International Airport, 
Highlands Ranch, Littleton, and Parker
740 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Boulder and the Denver metro area.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MST Sunday. The highest  
  winds are expected to occur between 2 and 5 AM when passing 
  showers will likely bring brief but very strong gusts. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ041-045>051-081500-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0010.201108T0700Z-201108T1500Z/
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
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 Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, Larkspur, 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
740 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Phillips County, Sedgwick County, Palmer Divide 
  including Castle Rock, Elbert, and Larkspur, Eastern Elbert 
  and Northern Lincoln Counties, Southern Lincoln County, 
  Eastern Adams and Arapahoe Counties, Logan County and 
  Washington County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
558 
WWUS75 KBOU 080504
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1004 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

COZ033-035-081500-
/O.EXB.KBOU.HW.W.0010.201108T1000Z-201108T1600Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Including Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, 
Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, 
Willow Creek Pass, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, 
and Red Feather Lakes
1004 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range
  and The Northern Front Range Foothills. Strongest winds will
  occur on east facing slopes of the Front Range. 

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ039>041-045>051-081500-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0010.201108T0700Z-201108T1500Z/
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
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 Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, Longmont, Aurora, 
Brighton, City of Denver, Denver International Airport, 
Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, 
Kiowa, Larkspur, 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
1004 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph expected. The strongest winds are expected to occur with
  passing showers or sprinkles. 

* WHERE...Phillips County, Sedgwick County, Denver, Palmer 
  Divide including Castle Rock, Elbert, and Larkspur, Southern 
  Lincoln County, Eastern Adams and Arapahoe Counties, Eastern 
  Elbert and Northern Lincoln Counties, Logan County, Washington 
  County and Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
514 
WWUS75 KBOU 081243
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
543 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

COZ039>041-045>051-081500-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-201108T1500Z/
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
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 Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, Longmont, Aurora, 
Brighton, City of Denver, Denver International Airport, 
Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, 
Kiowa, Larkspur, 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
543 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, mainly
  associated with passing showers.

* WHERE...Phillips County, Sedgwick County, Denver, Palmer 
  Divide including Castle Rock, Elbert, and Larkspur, Southern 
  Lincoln County, Eastern Adams and Arapahoe Counties, Eastern 
  Elbert and Northern Lincoln Counties, Logan County, Washington 
  County and Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles, especially
  along east-to-west oriented roads such as I70 and I76.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ033-035-081600-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-201108T1600Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Including Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, 
Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, 
Willow Creek Pass, Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, 
and Red Feather Lakes
543 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Westerly downsloping winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to
  75 mph.

* WHERE...The Northern Front Range Foothills and Rocky Mountain 
  National Park and the Medicine Bow Range.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
225 
WWUS75 KBOU 081426
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
726 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

COZ033-035-081530-
/O.CAN.KBOU.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-201108T1600Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cameron Pass, 
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, 
Rocky Mountain National Park, Willow Creek Pass, Estes Park, 
Glendevey, Nederland, and Red Feather Lakes
726 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Strong winds are no longer expected, therefore the High Wind
Warning has been cancelled.

$$

COZ039>041-045>051-081800-
/O.EXT.KBOU.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-201108T1800Z/
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
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 Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, 
Longmont, Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver, 
Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker,
Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, Larkspur, 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
726 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Phillips County, Sedgwick County, Denver, Palmer 
  Divide including Castle Rock, Elbert, and Larkspur, Southern 
  Lincoln County, Eastern Adams and Arapahoe Counties, Eastern 
  Elbert and Northern Lincoln Counties, Logan County, Washington 
  County and Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
579 
WWUS75 KBOU 081622
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
922 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

COZ039>041-045-048-081730-
/O.CAN.KBOU.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-201108T1800Z/
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-Logan County-
Including Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, Longmont, Aurora, 
Brighton, City of Denver, Denver International Airport, 
Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, 
Kiowa, Larkspur, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, Leader, Crook, 
Merino, Sterling, and Peetz
922 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat for strong winds has ended, therefore the High Wind
Warning has been canceled.

$$

COZ046-047-049>051-081800-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-201108T1800Z/
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
Including Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Forder, Karval, Kutch, 
Punkin Center, Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, Julesburg, Ovid, 
Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
922 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph.

* WHERE...Phillips County, Sedgwick County, Eastern Elbert and 
  Northern Lincoln Counties, Southern Lincoln County and 
  Washington County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
619 
WWUS75 KBOU 081747
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1047 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

COZ046-047-049>051-081900-
/O.EXP.KBOU.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-201108T1800Z/
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
Including Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Forder, Karval, Kutch, 
Punkin Center, Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, Julesburg, Ovid, 
Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
1047 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Strong winds have decreased across the area, therefore the High 
Wind Warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Denver/Boulder, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Nov 7, 4:46 AM MST, 26 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 7, 4:46 AM MST, 26 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
446 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 445 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

A deepening low over CA will move east today, moving its jet
ahead of it to increase southerly flow over our state. Showers
have already pushed into western CO due to the increasing lift,
and this will move east through the morning, with a few showers
possible into the northern mountains by noon. Snow levels in the
southerly flow will be quite high, mostly above 11kft. Cloud cover
will likely be scattered to broken through the day, so while we'll
still have above average high temperatures today, will likely not
reach records. Look for low 70s to near 80 over the plains, while
the high country sees readings in the mid-40s to upper 50s. Now as
the jet approaches, a surface low will be deepening over Wyoming,
pulling up southerly winds with diurnal heating allowing mixing of
the stronger winds aloft. Look for winds over the high mountains
and the eastern plains to increase with gusts in the 25 to 35 mph
range, with highest speeds along and south of I-76.

The associated cold front will push into western Colorado this
evening. Look for shower coverage to increase over the mountains,
while the plains will clear out with winds decreasing slightly as
the airmass tries to decouple. However, with QG lift increasing
dramatically, and the surface gradient remaining strong, and
winds aloft increasing as the jet nears, winds will return to the
higher speeds of the afternoon then surpass them. 700 mb winds
have 50-80 kts over the plains, therefore any motion that will
produce slight mixing will bring those down with potential of
seeing gusts in the 55 to 60 mph range. Will upgrade the High
Wind Watch to a Warning and expand it over the Palmer Divide as
well as the far northeastern corner of the plains. The strongest
speeds will likely occur over the Palmer Divide, but plenty of
opportunity for criteria to be hit across the plains mainly south
of I-76.

Across the mountains, southerly winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph
above treeline this evening will occur ahead of the incoming cold
front. QG lift will max out leading into midnight, increasing
precipitation production. PW values will be above the 90th
percentile, and with the southerly winds pushing moisture along
and parallel to the incoming north-south oriented cold front,
increased the expected QPF of the storm. The cold front is
expected to quickly pass east across the mountains in the midnight
to 6am time frame. Gusts may briefly reach up into the 55-70 mph
range with the fropa, then downslope winds on the backside of the
departing trough may create even stronger gusts leading into the
early morning. Confidence on the exact speeds is low, so no
highlight at this time. Any precipitation will quickly end however
as the downsloping pushes in. Highest precipitation rates will
occur in the 2am-5am time frame, with snow levels lowering from
10kft to about 6kft. The higher mountains may see snowfall rates
of 1-2 inches per hour for a few hours, resulting in some storm totals
of 2 to 6 inches. This in combination of the winds will likely
create poor driving conditions in the pre- dawn hours of early
Sunday morning. Like stated before, the downsloping affects as the
front pushes east of the divide will result in only light rain
showers across the urban corridor in the early morning with the
frontal passage.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday through Friday)
Issued at 445 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

Frontal band with showers or virga and the strongest winds should
be moving east across the plains in the first half of Sunday
morning. Winds will become southwest with some decrease in speed
in the late morning as much drier and subsident air moves in. By
afternoon, skies should be sunny except maybe some lingering
clouds over the northern mountains. Despite some cooling of the
airmass, the sunshine and good mixing should still allow
temperatures to stay around 60.

There's still a little disagreement on the details of how the main
trough axis will move out across Colorado on Monday. The
operational GFS has been on the more aggressive end, closing off
a low moving across southern Colorado. This generates more lift,
but it it mainly across southeastern Colorado. Most other models
have a more widespread, weaker area of lift that spreads over the
northern mountains Monday and across the plains late Monday and
Monday night, with some disagreement about the timing. This lift
should generate some light precipitation as there's not really
anything to stop it. Another batch of cold air will be pulled down
as the trough axis passes, which should provide some convergence
to help with the lift. The timing may be a bit off to maximize
this though, as the colder air should arrive early Monday and the
upper level lift may not really be moving east of the mountains
just yet. We stuck with PoPs that are above our model guidance,
but it's hard to go higher until the timing gets clearer. The lift
looks to be sustained but weak, so the snow will be light. We'll
start with 2-4 inches in the higher mountains for this period, and
less than 2 inches elsewhere.

The trough will move east, leading to a period of orographic snow
in northwest flow Monday night. There may be a little mountain
wave as well, but it doesn't look like much of a high wind threat
as speeds are marginal. Warm advection and subsidence kick in
Tuesday, though there will still be cooler air at low levels east
of the mountains. A shallow moisture layer will likely remain
upstream of the Front Range until the next shortwave about
Wednesday night. After that, it looks like we'll have further
drying. There's some discrepancy with the amount of amplification
of the flow beyond that, with some models keeping steady WNW flow
and others producing some ridging with a better defined trough
upstream. In any event, after a cooler week, it should be at
least a little warmer by Friday though it could stay windy in the
mountains.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Sunday morning)
Issued at 445 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

Enhanced drainage winds early this morning are occurring from a
deepening surface low in Wyoming. These are stronger than any
model has shown, particularly at DEN, so may have to adjust the
rest of the day. An approaching weather system will keep
increasing south-southwesterly winds today, with gusts to around
30 knots at KAPA and KDEN from the south/southwest after 16-17Z.
Gusts may increase to 35 knots or so but remain south/southwest
Saturday night, before switching more westerly early Sunday
morning as a cold front pushes in from the west. There may be a
passing shower which could produce strong, gusty winds in excess
of 40 knots late Saturday night/early Sunday morning, mainly in
the 09-12Z time frame. Ceilings will be mostly scattered to
broken, but remain above 11kft AGL.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 445 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020

Strengthening southerly winds across the eastern plains today
will elevate fire weather concerns due to speeds reaching 15 to 20
mph with gusts to 35 mph, and humidity dropping into the 16-20
percent range, which brings them just out of criteria. However
periods of increased cloud cover may be just enough to not let
humidity drop that low. Humidity will recover just after sunset,
however winds will increase rapidly due to an approaching cold
front from the west. Southerly winds of 25 to 35 mph sustained
with gusts in the 45 to as high as 60 mph will be possible after
midnight, with highest speeds east and south of I-76. No
precipitation is expected in these areas, however humidity should
be up in the 50-80% range by this time. Further west, the
mountains will be getting wetting rains and snow overnight as the
cold front pushes through. Gusty winds of 40 to 60 mph will be
possible ahead, with and behind the front, with strong downsloping
winds pushing in after.

Winds will gradually diminish behind the front Sunday. It will be
dry, but cooler temperatures will keep humidities above Red Flag
criteria. Winds will continue over the higher mountains much of
this week, with breezy periods at lower elevations. There may be
some warming and drying late in the week.

&&

.BOU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Warning from midnight tonight to 8 AM MST Sunday for
COZ041-045>051.

&&

SHORT TERM...Kriederman
LONG TERM...Gimmestad
AVIATION...Kriederman
FIRE WEATHER...Kriederman/Gimmestad
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 6, 9:09 AM MST, 20 hours 3 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
909 AM MST Fri Nov 6 2020

COZ030>051-071615-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-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-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
909 AM MST Fri Nov 6 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

High fire danger will be in place this afternoon over the Palmer
Divide and east central Plains due to gusty south winds and low
humidity levels. Otherwise it will remain dry with much above
normal temperatures.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Stronger winds are expected on Saturday with elevated fire
danger on the plains, however relative humidity should be
slightly higher. Southerly winds gusting 20 to 35 mph in the
afternoon will increase to 35 to 55 mph overnight as a storm
system nears. This could cause difficult driving conditions for
travelers east or west bound, especially in lightweight or high
profile vehicles. This system will bring snow to the mountains
with a chance of rain and snow at lower elevations. Most of the
precipitation is expected to fall late Saturday night and early
Sunday morning.

Another system is expected Monday bringing cooler temperatures and
a chance for snow to the region.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 7, 1:21 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOUBoulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Park and 1 more19 hr

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High Wind Warnings in Colorado, 2020Every high wind warning in 2020

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.