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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Pueblo, CO

January 16, 202018 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Jan 16, 2020, 3:11 PM MST for 18 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Jan 17, 2020, 8:00 AM MST. It was in force for 15 hr. 11 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
Jan 16, 2020, 3:11 PM MST (22:11 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 17, 2020, 8:00 AM MST
Expired
Jan 17, 2020, 11:00 PM MST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

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

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:12 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
Jan 17, 9:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Wnw La Veta, COMESONET STATION DW8514 LA VETA.
Jan 17, 9:47 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 771 Wnw La Veta, COMESONET STATION DW8514 LA VETA.
Jan 17, 10:59 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 615 N Walsenburg, COAWOS STATION K4V1 4 N WALSENBURG.
Jan 17, 11:13 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 Ese Hoehne, COKTAD ASOS.
Jan 17, 12:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 763 Se La Veta Pass, COMEASURED USING MOBILE WIND EQUIPMENT.
Jan 17, 12:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 791 Wnw La Veta, COMESONET STATION DW8514 LA VETA.
Jan 17, 3:27 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 Ne Blende, CO
Jan 17, 5:24 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Ssw Manitou Springs, COMESONET STATION AT498 2 SSW MANITOU SPGS.
Jan 17, 8:47 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 596 Ne Manitou Springs, COMESONET STATION AU975 5 NE MANITOU SPGS.
Jan 17, 8:47 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Se Peterson Afb, COASOS STATION KCOS COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT.
Jan 17, 9:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 S Air Force Academy, COMESONET STATION DW3529 COLORADO SPRINGS.

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, 10.2 hours before the alert went out and 226 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 2020-01-16Temperature 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 2020-01-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 189 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1966 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
189 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
167 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
311 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2020

COZ060-072>075-080-082-087-088-170615-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0001.200117T1500Z-200118T0600Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
311 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected
  across the higher terrain, and gusts up to 65 mph possible 
  across the lower elevations. 

* WHERE...The Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, the
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet,
  Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet, and the Southern Interstate 25
  Corridor, including Walsenburg and Trinidad. 

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS... Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles on north to south orientated roads. Strong winds could
  blow down trees and power lines. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There could be reduced visibilities Friday
  afternoon and evening in areas of blowing dust. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ079-081-083>086-170615-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.A.0001.200117T1500Z-200118T0300Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 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-
311 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible
  across the higher terrain, and gusts to 60 mph possible across
  the lower elevations.

* WHERE...The Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet, Teller 
  County and the Rampart Range, Eastern Fremont County, El Paso 
  County and Pueblo County.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles on north to south orientated roads. Strong winds could
  blow down trees and power lines. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There could be reduced visibilities Friday
  afternoon and evening in areas of blowing dust. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1039 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2020

COZ060-072>075-080-082-087-088-171345-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.200117T1500Z-200118T0600Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
1039 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected across the higher terrain, and gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible across the lower elevations.

* WHERE...The Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, the 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Wet Mountains Above 10000 
  Feet, Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet, and the Southern Interstate 
  25 Corridor, including Walsenburg and Trinidad.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS... Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles on north to south orientated roads. Strong 
  winds could blow down trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ079-081-083>086-171345-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0001.200117T1500Z-200118T0300Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 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-
1039 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible across the higher terrain, and gusts to 60 mph 
  possible across the lower elevations.

* WHERE...The Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet, Teller 
  County and the Rampart Range, Eastern Fremont County, El Paso 
  County and Pueblo County.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles on north to south orientated roads. Strong 
  winds could blow down trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
930 
WWUS75 KPUB 171046
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
346 AM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

COZ079-081-171900-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0001.200117T1500Z-200118T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KPUB.HW.W.0001.200117T1500Z-200118T0300Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-
346 AM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet and Teller 
  County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 
  and 11000 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ083>086-171900-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0001.200117T1500Z-200118T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KPUB.HW.W.0001.200117T1800Z-200118T0300Z/
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-
346 AM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...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 and Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 
  6300 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-171900-
/O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0001.200117T1800Z-200118T0300Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
346 AM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 
  7500 Feet and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County 
  Below 7500 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ060-072>075-080-082-171900-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.200117T1500Z-200118T0600Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
346 AM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, 
  Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet, Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet, 
  Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Northern 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and 11000 Feet, 
  Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Southern Sangre 
  de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

Hodanish
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WWUS75 KPUB 171217
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
517 AM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

COZ060-072>075-080-082-172030-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.200117T1500Z-200118T0600Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
517 AM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, 
  Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet, Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet, 
  Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Northern 
  Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and 11000 Feet, 
  Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Southern Sangre 
  de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ079-081-172030-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.200117T1500Z-200118T0300Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-
517 AM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet and Teller 
  County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 
  and 11000 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ083>088-172030-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.200117T1800Z-200118T0300Z/
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-
517 AM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...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 and Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 
  6300 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
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WWUS75 KPUB 171907
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1207 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

COZ089-093>099-180300-
/O.EXA.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T0300Z/
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-
1207 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Crowley, Otero, Eastern Las Animas, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and
  Baca Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles on north south oriented
  roadways.  

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibilities to
  around a mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ079-081-083>088-180300-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T0300Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 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-
1207 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph
  across the lower elevations and gusts to around 75 mph across
  the higher elevations.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains below 10000 Feet, Pueblo County, Huerfano
  County, El Paso County, Eastern Fremont County, Pikes Peak,
  Teller County and the Rampart Range Below 11000 Feet and Western
  Las Animas County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust on
  the plains could reduce visibility to under a mile at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ060-072>075-080-082-180315-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T0600Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
1207 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...The Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Eastern Sawatch 
  Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet and Wet 
  Mountains Above 10000 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1257 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

COZ089-093>099-180300-
/O.EXA.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T0300Z/
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-
1257 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Crowley, Otero, Eastern Las Animas, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and
  Baca Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles on north south oriented
  roadways.  

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibilities to
  around a mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ079-081-083>088-180300-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T0300Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 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-
1257 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph
  across the lower elevations and gusts to around 75 mph across
  the higher elevations.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains below 10000 Feet, Pueblo County, Huerfano
  County, El Paso County, Eastern Fremont County, Pikes Peak,
  Teller County and the Rampart Range Below 11000 Feet and Western
  Las Animas County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust on
  the plains could reduce visibility to under a mile at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ060-072>075-080-082-180315-
/O.COR.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T0600Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
1257 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...The Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Eastern Sawatch
  Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet and Wet
  Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
078 
WWUS75 KPUB 172242
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
342 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

COZ079-081-083>089-093>099-180300-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T0300Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 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-
342 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph 
  across the lower elevations and gusts to around 75 mph across 
  the higher elevations.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains below 10000 Feet, Pueblo County, 
  Huerfano County, El Paso County, Eastern Fremont County, Pikes 
  Peak, Teller County and the Rampart Range Below 11000 Feet and 
  Western Las Animas County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Areas of blowing dust on the plains could reduce
  visibility to under a mile at times. Damaging winds could blow
  down trees and power lines. 
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ060-072>075-080-082-180600-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T0600Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
342 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...The Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Eastern Sawatch 
  Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet and 
  Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
419 
WWUS75 KPUB 180118
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
618 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

COZ079-081-083>089-093>099-180230-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T0300Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 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-
618 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts are still around 40 mph in some portions of the plains,
but there hasn't been a High Wind Warning sustained or wind gust
value for a few hours, therefore the warning is being cancelled
early. Again, gusty winds are still expected, but not strong
enough to justify a warning.

$$

COZ060-072>075-080-082-180600-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T0600Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
618 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...The Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Eastern Sawatch
  Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet and Wet
  Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
961 
WWUS75 KPUB 180537
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1037 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

COZ060-072>075-080-082-180645-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T0600Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
1037 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased below High Wind Warning criteria, therefore
we will allow the High Wind Warning over the mountains to expire
at 11 PM MST.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 15, 8:37 PM MSTWinter Storm WarningPUBConejos, Mineral, Rio Grande44 hr
Jan 16, 3:11 PM MSTHigh Wind WatchPUBCuster, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Pueblo, Teller13 hr
Jan 16, 3:13 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryPUBAlamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Costilla, Custer and 7 more29 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.