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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Pueblo, CO

June 5, 202015 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Jun 5, 2020, 3:20 PM MDT for 15 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Jun 6, 2020, 10:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 11 hr. 20 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
Jun 5, 2020, 3:20 PM MDT (21:20 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 6, 2020, 10:00 AM MDT
Expired
Jun 6, 2020, 9:00 PM MDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

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

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:21 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
Jun 6, 10:01 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 586 Ssw Colorado Springs, COAWOS STATION KCWN CHEYENNE MTN AIR STN.
Jun 6, 10:06 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 619 S Springfield, COASOS STATION KSPD 8 S SPRINGFIELD.
Jun 6, 11:14 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 Wsw Air Force Academy, CORAMPART SENSOR GUSTED TO 61 MPH.
Jun 6, 11:58 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 715 Ese Wetmore, COMESONET STATION RDDC2 RED CREEK.
Jun 6, 1:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 S Alamosa, COASOS STATION KALS ALAMOSA AIRPORT.
Jun 6, 1:55 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 774 S Weston, COAWOS STATION 3CO4 4 S WESTON.
Jun 6, 3:38 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 Ese Hoehne, COAWOS STATION KTAD TRINIDAD AIRPORT.
Jun 6, 3:40 PM MDTHAIL 0.53 Se Manitou Springs, CO
Jun 6, 4:18 PM MDTTSTM WND GST 602 Nnw Air Force Academy, CO
Jun 6, 4:18 PM MDTTSTM WND GST 693 Ssw Air Force Academy, CO
Jun 6, 4:24 PM MDTTSTM WND GST 583 Ene Manitou Springs, CO
Jun 6, 4:26 PM MDTTSTM WND GST 611 Se Monument, CO
Jun 6, 4:38 PM MDTTSTM WND DMG3 W Ellicott, CODELAYED REPORT: LARGE BARN AND TACK HOUSE KNOCKED OVER INTERSECTION OF HWY 94 AND ANTELOPE DRIVE. DOPPLER ESTIMATED WINDS OF 60-65 MPH.
Jun 6, 4:38 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 653 Ene Manitou Springs, CO
Jun 6, 4:38 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 674 Ese Air Force Academy, COKAFF PEAK WIND GUST.
Jun 6, 4:42 PM MDTTSTM WND GST 621 Se Peterson Afb, COASOS STATION KCOS COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT.
Jun 6, 4:43 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 713 Se Manitou Springs, CO
Jun 6, 4:45 PM MDTTSTM WND DMGCalhan, CODELAYED REPORT: ROOF PEELED OFF A TRAILER HOME NEAR THE EPCO FAIRGROUNDS. TIME ESTIMATED PER DOPPLER RADAR SIGNATURES. DOPPLER RADAR ESTIMATES 70-75 MPH WINDS.
Jun 6, 4:58 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 871 Nw Air Force Academy, COCADET CHAPEL REPORTED 87 MPH WIND GUST WITHIN SHOWERS.
Jun 6, 5:13 PM MDTTSTM WND GST 625 Ne Blende, CO

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

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 248 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 2020-06-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 5 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2020-06-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 34 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
5 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-350 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
3143 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
34 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
110 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

276 
WWUS75 KPUB 052120
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
320 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2020

COZ084>089-093>099-060530-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0004.200606T1800Z-200607T0300Z/
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-
320 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...All of the southeast plains.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* 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 east west oriented roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lightning started fires may quickly spread
  out of control. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-060530-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0004.200606T1600Z-200607T0300Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
320 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
430 
WWUS75 KPUB 060505
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1105 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2020

COZ069>071-061315-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.200606T1600Z-200607T0300Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
1105 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...the San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may 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.

&&

$$

COZ084>089-093>099-061315-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.200606T1800Z-200607T0300Z/
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-
1105 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The I-25 corridor and all of the southeast Colorado
  plains.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may 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.

&&

$$
690 
WWUS75 KPUB 060944
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
344 AM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020

COZ069>071-061745-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.200606T1600Z-200607T0300Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
344 AM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

COZ084>089-093>099-061745-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.200606T1800Z-200607T0300Z/
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-
344 AM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast plains.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM MDT 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
888 
WWUS75 KPUB 061610
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1010 AM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020

COZ069>071-070015-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200607T0300Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
1010 AM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...The San Luis Valley

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles on east west oriented roads.

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.

&&

$$

COZ084>089-093>099-070015-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.200606T1800Z-200607T0300Z/
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-
1010 AM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast plains.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles on east west oriented roads.

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.

&&

$$
565 
WWUS75 KPUB 070008
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
608 PM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020

COZ069>071-070115-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200607T0300Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
608 PM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to slowly diminish through the evening. 

$$

COZ084>089-093>099-070300-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200607T0300Z/
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-
608 PM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast plains.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on east west 
  oriented roads.

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.

&&

$$
783 
WWUS75 KPUB 070106
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
706 PM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020

COZ084>088-070215-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200607T0300Z/
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-
706 PM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to decrease for the rest of the evening. 

$$

COZ089-093>099-070300-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200607T0300Z/
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-
706 PM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast plains.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on east west 
  oriented roads.

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.

&&

$$
656 
WWUS75 KPUB 070304
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
904 PM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020

COZ089-093>099-070415-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200607T0300Z/
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-
904 PM MDT Sat Jun 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will slowly diminish through the remainder of the night.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 5, 4:04 AM MDTFire Weather WatchPUBAlamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla and 14 more11 hr
Jun 5, 2:17 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBLas Animas43 min
Jun 5, 2:29 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBLas Animas46 min
Jun 5, 3:12 PM MDTRed Flag WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Huerfano, Kiowa and 4 more29 hr
Jun 5, 3:12 PM MDTRed Flag WarningPUBAlamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla and 14 more54 hr
Jun 5, 3:28 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBLas Animas47 min
Jun 5, 4:42 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBFremont33 min
Jun 5, 5:28 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBFremont17 min

Nearby

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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.