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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

December 14, 202119 counties in Colorado

NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued this high wind warning at Dec 14, 2021, 4:34 AM MST for 19 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 8:00 AM MST. It was in force for 9 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 14, 2021, 4:34 AM MST (11:34 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 8:00 AM MST
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

Counties Adams County, CO, Arapahoe County, CO, Boulder County, CO, Broomfield County, CO, Clear Creek County, CO, Denver County, CO, Douglas County, CO, Elbert County, CO, Gilpin County, CO, Jefferson County, CO, Larimer County, CO, Lincoln County, CO, Logan County, CO, Morgan County, CO, Park County, CO, Phillips County, CO, Sedgwick County, CO, Washington County, CO, Weld County, CO

The radar

The Denver radar (KFTG), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:35 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
Dec 15, 8:01 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 554 Sw Hygiene, COMESONET STATION DW1011 LONGMONT.
Dec 15, 8:04 AM MSTTSTM WND DMG1 Se Brighton, COSMALL TREE LIMBS BROKEN.
Dec 15, 8:04 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Se Brighton, COSMALL TREE LIMBS BROKEN.
Dec 15, 8:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 553 Se Tolland, COAWOS STATION KC99 DAKOTA HILL.
Dec 15, 8:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Se Denver Intl Airpor, COASOS STATION KDEN DENVER.
Dec 15, 8:19 AM MSTTSTM WND DMG3 Wsw Aurora, CO1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN.
Dec 15, 8:19 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Wsw Aurora, CO1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN.
Dec 15, 8:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Ese Buckeye, COMESONET STATION BEYC2 BUCKEYE.
Dec 15, 8:47 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 E Limon, COASOS STATION KLIC LIMON.
Dec 15, 9:14 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 673 Sw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION CO109 ROCKY FLATS HWY 93 AND 72.
Dec 15, 9:27 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Ese Akron, COMESONET STATION EW7755 AKRON.
Dec 15, 9:29 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 N Glen Haven, COMESONET STATION EW4490 GLEN HAVEN.
Dec 15, 9:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Nne Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION RFN 1.7 NE ROCKY FLATS (CDPHE).
Dec 15, 9:31 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 713 Nne White Ranch Open, COMESONET STATION UP709 2.8 NE WHITE RANCH OPEN SPACE (UPR).
Dec 15, 9:34 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6114 S Hyde, CO
Dec 15, 9:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 693 Ssw Boulder, CO
Dec 15, 9:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 714 Se Pinecliffe, COMESONET STATION EW8336 COAL CREEK CANYON.
Dec 15, 9:38 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Ese Pinecliffe, COMESONET STATION FW8937 WONDERVU.
Dec 15, 9:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 553 W Lyons, COMESONET STATION BCFC2 LYONS 3W.
Dec 15, 9:48 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 733 Ese Pinecliffe, COMESONET STATION FW8937 WONDERVU.
Dec 15, 9:51 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 764 Ene Nederland, CO
Dec 15, 9:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 55Wilkerson Pass, COMESONET STATION CO027 024W254 WILKERSON PASS.
Dec 15, 10:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 913 Ssw Boulder, COCORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 3 SSW BOULDER.
Dec 15, 10:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 913 Ssw Boulder, CO
Dec 15, 10:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 55Aspen Springs, COMESONET STATION CW5066 ASPEN SPRINGS.
Dec 15, 10:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Wnw Mishawaka, COMESONET STATION EW0853 LIVERMORE.
Dec 15, 10:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 682 Sse Pleasant View, COMESONET STATION FW8940 LAKEWOOD.
Dec 15, 10:23 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 732 S Cheesman Reservoir, COMESONET STATION CHRC2 CHEESMAN.
Dec 15, 10:24 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 652 Wnw Aspen Springs, COMESONET STATION PKLC2 PICKLE GULCH.
Dec 15, 10:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Downieville, COMESONET STATION CO141 DOWNIEVILLE.
Dec 15, 10:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 671 Wsw Chatfield Reservo, COMESONET STATION CO007 470W014 WADSWORTH.
Dec 15, 10:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 67Floyd Hill, COMESONET STATION CO071 I-70 FLOYD HILL.
Dec 15, 10:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 802 Nnw Genesee, COMESONET STATION CO065 GENESEE.
Dec 15, 10:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 823 Sw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION CO109 ROCKY FLATS HWY 93 AND 72.
Dec 15, 10:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 953 Nne White Ranch Open, COMESONET STATION UP709 2.8 NE WHITE RANCH OPEN SPACE (UPR).
Dec 15, 10:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 953 Nne White Ranch Open, CO
Dec 15, 10:28 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 853 Ssw Boulder, CO
Dec 15, 10:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 563 Nnw Longmont, COMESONET STATION EW2670 LONGMONT.
Dec 15, 10:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 794 Se Pinecliffe, COMESONET STATION EW8336 COAL CREEK CANYON.
Dec 15, 10:35 AM MSTTSTM WND DMG2 Wsw Lakewood, CO1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN.
Dec 15, 10:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 713 Ese Buckeye, COMESONET STATION BEYC2 BUCKEYE.
Dec 15, 10:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 713 Se Tolland, COAWOS STATION KC99 DAKOTA HILL.
Dec 15, 10:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 772 S Eldorado Springs, CO
Dec 15, 10:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 872 Nw Rocky Flats, CONATIONAL WIND TECHNOLOGY CENTER.
Dec 15, 10:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Wsw Lakewood, CO1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN.
Dec 15, 10:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Ne Aspen Springs, COMESONET STATION DW4381 BLACK HAWK.
Dec 15, 10:37 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Ene Estes Park, CO
Dec 15, 10:41 AM MSTTSTM WND DMG3 E Lakewood, COREPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN.
Dec 15, 10:41 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 E Lakewood, COREPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN.
Dec 15, 10:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Ne Ken Caryl, COMESONET STATION FW5793 LITTLETON.
Dec 15, 10:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 693 Ene Nederland, COMESONET STATION FW1761 NEDERLAND.
Dec 15, 10:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 752 Nnw Marshall, COMESONET STATION BLD01 BOULDER SOUTH WEST.
Dec 15, 10:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 794 Ene Nederland, CO
Dec 15, 10:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 842 Sw Broomfield, COAWOS STATION KBJC BROOMFIELD ROCKY MTN METRO AIRPORT.
Dec 15, 10:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMGSuperior, COLIGHT POLE DAMAGED.
Dec 15, 10:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5611 Wnw Westplains, COAWOS STATION K1LW STONEHAM 22 N.
Dec 15, 10:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Ne Englewood, COMESONET STATION CO145 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
Dec 15, 10:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Ssw Boulder, COMESONET STATION CO040 036E03750RWS1RP1 AT BASELINE RD.
Dec 15, 10:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 681 N Georgetown, COMESONET STATION CO162 I-70 GEORGETOWN LAKE.
Dec 15, 10:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 701 Ne Aspen Springs, COMESONET STATION FW0549 BLACK HAWK.

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 00:00Z, 11.6 hours before the alert went out and 99 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2021-12-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2021-12-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 51 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
3699 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
51 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
126 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

759 
WWUS75 KBOU 141134
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
434 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

COZ035>039-142215-
/O.UPG.KBOU.HW.A.0008.211215T1700Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.HW.W.0010.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Hartsel, Westcreek, Arvada, Central City,
Red Feather Lakes, Bailey, Evergreen, Georgetown, Glendevey,
Nederland, Fairplay, South Park, Boulder, Loveland, Estes Park,
Longmont, Golden, Lakewood, Fort Collins, Nunn, Idaho Springs,
Lake George, and Hereford
434 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts reaching 60 to 80 mph. 
  Wind prone areas in and near the foothills may see gusts near 100 
  mph.

* WHERE...South Park, Northern and Southern Foothills, Jefferson 
  County, Northwest Weld County, Larimer and Boulder Counties Below 
  9000 Feet and Broomfield County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages will be possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will 
  blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust will reduce visibility 
  to less than a quarter mile in places.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and low humidity will create 
  critical fire weather conditions on the plains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

If you encounter blowing dust on the roadway or see it approaching, 
pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. 
Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. 
Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

COZ040>051-142215-
/O.UPG.KBOU.HW.A.0008.211215T1700Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.HW.W.0010.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Wiggins, Pawnee Buttes, Elbert, Hugo,
Roggen, Forder, Julesburg, Larkspur, Agate, Briggsdale, Leader,
Sterling, Fort Morgan, City of Denver, Crook, Aurora, Littleton,
Amherst, Akron, Sedgwick, Raymer, Brighton, Highlands Ranch, Fort
Lupton, Cope, Ovid, Matheson, Peetz, Kiowa, Grover, Eaton, Deer
Trail, Byers, Fondis, Kutch, Denver International Airport,
Haxtun, Last Chance, Parker, Castle Rock, Goodrich, Stoneham,
Karval, Greeley, Bennett, Otis, Punkin Center, Holyoke, Brush,
Limon, and Merino
434 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts reaching 60 to 80 mph. 

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages will be possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will 
  blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust will reduce visibility 
  to less than a quarter mile in places.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and low humidity may create 
  critical fire weather conditions on the plains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

If you encounter blowing dust on the roadway or see it approaching, 
pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. 
Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. 
Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
https://weather.gov/bou

Meier
5 follow-up statements
362 
WWUS75 KBOU 142213
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
313 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

COZ035>039-151300-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0010.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Hartsel, Westcreek, Arvada, Central City,
Red Feather Lakes, Bailey, Evergreen, Georgetown, Glendevey,
Nederland, Fairplay, South Park, Boulder, Loveland, Estes Park,
Longmont, Golden, Lakewood, Fort Collins, Nunn, Idaho Springs,
Lake George, and Hereford
313 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts reaching 60 to 80 mph. 
  Wind prone areas in and near the foothills may see gusts near 100 
  mph.

* WHERE...Central and Southeast Park County, Jefferson and West 
  Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park 
  Counties Below 9000 Feet, Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest 
  Weld County, Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 
  Feet and Boulder and Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West 
  Broomfield County Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust 
  will reduce visibility to less than a quarter mile in places.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and low humidity will create 
  critical fire weather conditions on the plains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

COZ040>051-151300-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0010.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Wiggins, Pawnee Buttes, Elbert, Hugo,
Roggen, Forder, Julesburg, Larkspur, Agate, Briggsdale, Leader,
Sterling, Fort Morgan, City of Denver, Crook, Aurora, Littleton,
Amherst, Akron, Sedgwick, Raymer, Brighton, Highlands Ranch, Fort
Lupton, Cope, Ovid, Matheson, Peetz, Kiowa, Grover, Eaton, Deer
Trail, Byers, Fondis, Kutch, Denver International Airport,
Haxtun, Last Chance, Parker, Castle Rock, Goodrich, Stoneham,
Karval, Greeley, Bennett, Otis, Punkin Center, Holyoke, Brush,
Limon, and Merino
313 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts reaching 60 to 80 mph. 

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust 
  will reduce visibility to less than a quarter mile in places.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and low humidity may create 
  critical fire weather conditions on the plains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
https://weather.gov/bou

Entrekin
571 
WWUS75 KBOU 150359
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
859 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

COZ035>039-151200-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0010.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Hartsel, Westcreek, Arvada, Central City,
Red Feather Lakes, Bailey, Evergreen, Georgetown, Glendevey,
Nederland, Fairplay, South Park, Boulder, Loveland, Estes Park,
Longmont, Golden, Lakewood, Fort Collins, Nunn, Idaho Springs,
Lake George, and Hereford
859 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts reaching 60 to 80 mph. 
  Wind prone areas in and near the foothills may see gusts near 100 
  mph.

* WHERE...Central and Southeast Park County, Jefferson and West 
  Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park 
  Counties Below 9000 Feet, Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest 
  Weld County, Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 
  Feet and Boulder and Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West 
  Broomfield County Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust 
  will reduce visibility to less than a quarter mile in places.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and low humidity will create 
  critical fire weather conditions on the plains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

COZ040>051-151200-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0010.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Wiggins, Pawnee Buttes, Elbert, Hugo,
Roggen, Forder, Julesburg, Larkspur, Agate, Briggsdale, Leader,
Sterling, Fort Morgan, City of Denver, Crook, Aurora, Littleton,
Amherst, Akron, Sedgwick, Raymer, Brighton, Highlands Ranch, Fort
Lupton, Cope, Ovid, Matheson, Peetz, Kiowa, Grover, Eaton, Deer
Trail, Byers, Fondis, Kutch, Denver International Airport,
Haxtun, Last Chance, Parker, Castle Rock, Goodrich, Stoneham,
Karval, Greeley, Bennett, Otis, Punkin Center, Holyoke, Brush,
Limon, and Merino
859 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts reaching 60 to 80 mph. 

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust 
  will reduce visibility to less than a quarter mile in places.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and low humidity may create 
  critical fire weather conditions on the plains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
https://weather.gov/bou

RPK
475 
WWUS75 KBOU 151148
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
448 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

COZ035>039-152000-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0010.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Hartsel, Westcreek, Arvada, Central City,
Red Feather Lakes, Bailey, Evergreen, Georgetown, Glendevey,
Nederland, Fairplay, South Park, Boulder, Loveland, Estes Park,
Longmont, Golden, Lakewood, Fort Collins, Nunn, Idaho Springs,
Lake George, and Hereford
448 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 
PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts reaching 60 to 80 mph. 
  Wind prone areas in and near the foothills may see gusts near 100 
  mph.

* WHERE...Central and Southeast Park County, Jefferson and West 
  Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park 
  Counties Below 9000 Feet, Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest 
  Weld County, Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 
  Feet and Boulder and Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West 
  Broomfield County Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust 
  will reduce visibility to less than a quarter mile in places.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and low humidity will create 
  critical fire weather conditions on the plains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

COZ040>051-152000-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0010.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Wiggins, Pawnee Buttes, Elbert, Hugo,
Roggen, Forder, Julesburg, Larkspur, Agate, Briggsdale, Leader,
Sterling, Fort Morgan, City of Denver, Crook, Aurora, Littleton,
Amherst, Akron, Sedgwick, Raymer, Brighton, Highlands Ranch, Fort
Lupton, Cope, Ovid, Matheson, Peetz, Kiowa, Grover, Eaton, Deer
Trail, Byers, Fondis, Kutch, Denver International Airport,
Haxtun, Last Chance, Parker, Castle Rock, Goodrich, Stoneham,
Karval, Greeley, Bennett, Otis, Punkin Center, Holyoke, Brush,
Limon, and Merino
448 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 
PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts reaching 60 to 80 mph. 

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust 
  will reduce visibility to less than a quarter mile in places.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and low humidity may create 
  critical fire weather conditions on the plains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
https://weather.gov/bou

Direnzo
800 
WWUS75 KBOU 151632
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
932 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

COZ035>039-160000-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Hartsel, Westcreek, Arvada, Central City,
Red Feather Lakes, Bailey, Evergreen, Georgetown, Glendevey,
Nederland, Fairplay, South Park, Boulder, Loveland, Estes Park,
Longmont, Golden, Lakewood, Fort Collins, Nunn, Idaho Springs,
Lake George, and Hereford
932 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts reaching 60 to 80 mph. 
  Wind prone areas in and near the foothills may see gusts near 100 
  mph.

* WHERE...Central and Southeast Park County, Jefferson and West 
  Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park 
  Counties Below 9000 Feet, Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest 
  Weld County, Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 
  Feet and Boulder and Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West 
  Broomfield County Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust 
  will reduce visibility to less than a quarter mile in places, 
  including sections of I-25 between Denver and Fort Collins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and low humidity will create 
  critical fire weather conditions as well. Avoid burning or any 
  outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for flying debris and falling tree limbs. If possible, park 
your vehicle away from trees.  Avoid windows in your home or 
business. Travel is not recommended, and use extreme caution if you 
must drive.

If you encounter blowing dust on the roadway or see it approaching, 
pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. 
Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. 
Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

COZ040>051-160000-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Wiggins, Pawnee Buttes, Elbert, Hugo,
Roggen, Forder, Julesburg, Larkspur, Agate, Briggsdale, Leader,
Sterling, Fort Morgan, City of Denver, Crook, Aurora, Littleton,
Amherst, Akron, Sedgwick, Raymer, Brighton, Highlands Ranch, Fort
Lupton, Cope, Ovid, Matheson, Peetz, Kiowa, Grover, Eaton, Deer
Trail, Byers, Fondis, Kutch, Denver International Airport,
Haxtun, Last Chance, Parker, Castle Rock, Goodrich, Stoneham,
Karval, Greeley, Bennett, Otis, Punkin Center, Holyoke, Brush,
Limon, and Merino
932 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts reaching 60 to 80 mph. 

* WHERE...East central and northeast Colorado.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust 
  will reduce visibility to less than a quarter mile in places.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and low humidity will create 
  critical fire weather conditions as well. Avoid burning or any 
  outdoor activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for flying debris and falling tree limbs. If possible, park 
your vehicle away from trees.  Avoid windows in your home or 
business. Travel is not recommended, and use extreme caution if you 
must drive.

If you encounter blowing dust on the roadway or see it approaching, 
pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. 
Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. 
Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
https://weather.gov/bou

Barjenbruch
745 
WWUS75 KBOU 152353
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
453 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

COZ035>051-160100-
/O.EXP.KBOU.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Wiggins, Fort Morgan, Deer Trail,
Hartsel, Karval, Elbert, Westcreek, Hugo, Roggen, Arvada, Central
City, Red Feather Lakes, Julesburg, Larkspur, Agate, Bailey,
Leader, Evergreen, Georgetown, Glendevey, Pawnee Buttes,
Nederland, Crook, Aurora, Fairplay, Littleton, Amherst, Sterling,
Akron, Last Chance, Sedgwick, Raymer, South Park, Byers, Boulder,
Highlands Ranch, Fort Lupton, Cope, City of Denver, Ovid,
Matheson, Loveland, Peetz, Kiowa, Grover, Eaton, Estes Park,
Longmont, Fondis, Forder, Kutch, Denver International Airport,
Haxtun, Goodrich, Golden, Parker, Castle Rock, Lakewood,
Briggsdale, Stoneham, Fort Collins, Greeley, Bennett, Otis,
Punkin Center, Holyoke, Nunn, Idaho Springs, Brush, Lake George,
Limon, Hereford, Merino, and Brighton
453 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

The threat of strong winds has ended.  However, a few gusts to 60 
mph will continue in the foothills and mountain areas this evening.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
https://weather.gov/bou

RPK

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 14, 11:54 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOUBoulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Jefferson and 3 more32 hr
Dec 14, 12:17 PM MSTRed Flag WarningBOUAdams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver and 10 more29 hr

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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.