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High Wind Warning 12, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

December 29, 202111 counties in Colorado

NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued this high wind warning at Dec 29, 2021, 1:36 PM MST for 11 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Dec 30, 2021, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 15 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 29, 2021, 1:36 PM MST (20:36 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 30, 2021, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Dec 30, 2021, 7:38 PM MST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

Counties Boulder County, CO, Broomfield County, CO, Clear Creek County, CO, Douglas County, CO, Gilpin County, CO, Grand County, CO, Jackson County, CO, Jefferson County, CO, Larimer County, CO, Park County, CO, Weld County, CO

The radar

The Denver radar (KFTG), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:34 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 30, 6:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 851 N Glen Haven, COMESONET STATION EW4490 GLEN HAVEN.
Dec 30, 7:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 713 Wnw Mishawaka, COMESONET STATION EW0853 LIVERMORE.
Dec 30, 7:48 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 635 S Lyons, COMESONET STATION EW8833 LONGMONT.
Dec 30, 8:17 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 901 N Glen Haven, CO
Dec 30, 8:27 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 891 N Glen Haven, COMESONET STATION EW4490 GLEN HAVEN.
Dec 30, 8:29 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 703 Ese Pinecliffe, COMESONET STATION FW8937 WONDERVU.
Dec 30, 8:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Ene Nederland, COMESONET STATION FW1761 NEDERLAND.
Dec 30, 8:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 701 Ne Crisman, COMESONET STATION EW4338 1 NE CRISMAN.
Dec 30, 8:33 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Nne Ward, COMESONET STATION CW5038 WARD.
Dec 30, 8:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 793 Ssw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION FW2847 ARVADA.
Dec 30, 8:39 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 723 Sw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION CO109 ROCKY FLATS HWY 93 AND 72.
Dec 30, 8:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 Nnw Marshall, COMESONET STATION BLD01 BOULDER SOUTH WEST.
Dec 30, 8:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 S White Ranch Open Sp, COMESONET STATION EW1799 GOLDEN.
Dec 30, 8:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 793 Wnw Mishawaka, COMESONET STATION EW0853 LIVERMORE.
Dec 30, 8:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Wsw Pleasant View, COMESONET STATION CO008 I-70 AT C470.
Dec 30, 9:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 Ene Nederland, COMESONET STATION FW1761 NEDERLAND.
Dec 30, 9:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 893 Sw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION CO109 ROCKY FLATS HWY 93 AND 72.
Dec 30, 9:01 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 662 S White Ranch Open Sp, COMESONET STATION EW1799 GOLDEN.
Dec 30, 9:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Ssw Erie, COAWOS STATION KEIK ERIE MUNI.
Dec 30, 9:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 921 Ne Crisman, CO
Dec 30, 9:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Ene Berthoud Pass, COAWOS STATION K0CO BERTHOUD PASS.
Dec 30, 9:38 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 654 Ene Nederland, COMESONET STATION DW5338 NEDERLAND.
Dec 30, 9:49 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 Nnw Genesee, COMESONET STATION CO065 GENESEE.
Dec 30, 9:51 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 1053 Sw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION CO109 ROCKY FLATS HWY 93 AND 72.
Dec 30, 9:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Se Tolland, COAWOS STATION KC99 DAKOTA HILL.
Dec 30, 9:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 723 Ese Pinecliffe, COMESONET STATION FW8937 WONDERVU.
Dec 30, 9:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 973 Nne White Ranch Open, COMESONET STATION UP709 2.8 NE WHITE RANCH OPEN SPACE (UPR).
Dec 30, 10:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 652 Nnw Marshall, COMESONET STATION BLD01 BOULDER SOUTH WEST.
Dec 30, 10:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 702 Nnw Genesee, COMESONET STATION CO065 GENESEE.
Dec 30, 10:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 1003 Nne White Ranch Open, COMESONET STATION UP709 2.8 NE WHITE RANCH OPEN SPACE (UPR).
Dec 30, 10:01 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 703 Se Niwot, COMESONET STATION FW3675 LAFAYETTE.
Dec 30, 10:09 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 805 S Lyons, COMESONET STATION EW8833 LONGMONT.
Dec 30, 10:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 694 Se Pinecliffe, COMESONET STATION EW8336 COAL CREEK CANYON.
Dec 30, 10:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 813 Ssw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION FW2847 ARVADA.
Dec 30, 10:17 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 613 E Pinewood Springs, COMESONET STATION GW0895 LYONS.
Dec 30, 10:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 613 Se Boulder, COMESONET STATION EW3608 BOULDER.
Dec 30, 10:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 703 W Lyons, COMESONET STATION BCFC2 LYONS 3W.
Dec 30, 10:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 792 Nnw Marshall, COMESONET STATION BLD01 BOULDER SOUTH WEST.
Dec 30, 10:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 712 Sw Boulder, COMESONET STATION ATC01 ATOC - UNIV. COLORADO CAMPUS.
Dec 30, 10:51 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nnw Boulder, COREPORT FROM MPING: TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED;.
Dec 30, 11:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 983 Nne White Ranch Open, COMESONET STATION UP709 2.8 NE WHITE RANCH OPEN SPACE (UPR).
Dec 30, 11:05 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 E Pinewood Springs, COMESONET STATION GW0895 LYONS.
Dec 30, 11:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 W Boulder, COMESONET STATION EW8078 BOULDER.
Dec 30, 11:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 1043 Ssw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION FW2847 ARVADA.
Dec 30, 11:17 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Nnw Boulder, COMESONET STATION FW9328 BOULDER.
Dec 30, 11:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 1021 Ne Crisman, COMESONET STATION EW4338 1 NE CRISMAN.
Dec 30, 11:23 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 732 Ssw Boulder, COMESONET STATION CO040 036E03750RWS1RP1 AT BASELINE RD.
Dec 30, 11:23 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 1103 Sw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION CO109 ROCKY FLATS HWY 93 AND 72.
Dec 30, 11:34 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Virginia Dale, COMESONET STATION CO036 VIRGINIA DALE.
Dec 30, 11:41 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 N Golden, COREPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
Dec 30, 11:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 652 Nne Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION RFN 1.7 NE ROCKY FLATS (CDPHE).
Dec 30, 11:47 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 684 Sw Hygiene, COMESONET STATION DW1011 LONGMONT.
Dec 30, 11:54 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ssw Rocky Flats, COREPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
Dec 30, 11:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 982 Nw Rocky Flats, CO
Dec 30, 11:56 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 E Pinewood Springs, COMESONET STATION GW0895 LYONS.
Dec 30, 11:58 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 672 Wnw Brookvale, COMESONET STATION CEKC2 CORRAL CREEK.
Dec 30, 12:03 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 1073 Sw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION CO109 ROCKY FLATS HWY 93 AND 72.
Dec 30, 12:04 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Floyd Hill, COMESONET STATION CO071 I-70 FLOYD HILL.
Dec 30, 12:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 1153 Ssw Rocky Flats, COMESONET STATION FW2847 ARVADA.
Dec 30, 12:12 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 712 Nnw Genesee, COMESONET STATION CO065 GENESEE.

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, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 188 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 2021-12-29Temperature 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 2021-12-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 87 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
1757 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
87 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
155 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

775 
WWUS75 KBOU 292036
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
136 PM MST Wed Dec 29 2021

COZ033-035-301800-
/O.UPG.KBOU.HW.A.0009.211230T1200Z-211231T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOU.HW.W.0012.211230T1200Z-211231T0600Z/
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 Glendevey, Nederland, Rocky Mountain
National Park, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Red Feather
Lakes, Cameron Pass, Estes Park, Willow Creek Pass, and Rabbit
Ears Range
136 PM MST Wed Dec 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet 
  and South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast 
  Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM MST Thursday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

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

AD
5 follow-up statements
311 
WWUS75 KBOU 300341
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
841 PM MST Wed Dec 29 2021

COZ033-035-301300-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0012.211230T1200Z-211231T0600Z/
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 Glendevey, Nederland, Rocky Mountain
National Park, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Red Feather
Lakes, Cameron Pass, Estes Park, Willow Creek Pass, and Rabbit
Ears Range
841 PM MST Wed Dec 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 75 mph possible. The 
  strongest winds are expected to be between 8 am and 5 pm.

* WHERE...Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet 
  and South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast 
  Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM MST Thursday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

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

Entrekin
170 
WWUS75 KBOU 301036
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
336 AM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

COZ036-038-039-301845-
/O.EXB.KBOU.HW.W.0012.211230T1500Z-211231T0000Z/
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-Boulder And Jefferson
Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County-
Including the cities of Evergreen, Georgetown, Lakewood, Golden,
Fort Collins, Westcreek, Arvada, Loveland, Central City,
Longmont, Nunn, Idaho Springs, Bailey, Hereford, and Boulder
336 AM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.

* WHERE...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 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds below 6000 feet are expected 
  to be near the base of the foothills from Boulder north to Fort 
  Collins to the Wyoming border.

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

COZ033-035-301845-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0012.211230T1200Z-211231T0600Z/
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 Glendevey, Nederland, Rocky Mountain
National Park, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Red Feather
Lakes, Cameron Pass, Estes Park, Willow Creek Pass, and Rabbit
Ears Range
336 AM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 80 mph possible. The 
  strongest winds are expected to be between 8 am and 5 pm.

* WHERE...Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet 
  and South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast 
  Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 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...

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.

&&

$$

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

RPK
707 
WWUS75 KBOU 302148
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
248 PM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

COZ033-035-310600-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211231T0600Z/
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 Glendevey, Nederland, Rocky Mountain
National Park, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Red Feather
Lakes, Cameron Pass, Estes Park, Willow Creek Pass, and Rabbit
Ears Range
248 PM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 80 mph. The strongest 
  winds are expected to slowly diminish through the evening.

* WHERE...Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet 
  and South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast 
  Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet Counties.

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

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

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.

&&

$$

COZ036-038-039-310000-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211231T0000Z/
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-Boulder And Jefferson
Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County-
Including the cities of Evergreen, Georgetown, Lakewood, Golden,
Fort Collins, Westcreek, Arvada, Loveland, Central City,
Longmont, Nunn, Idaho Springs, Bailey, Hereford, and Boulder
248 PM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. 
  The strongest winds earlier today peaked near 110 mph at the base 
  of the foothills, but overall winds should gradually weaken 
  through the evening hours.

* WHERE...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 and Boulder 
  and Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County 
  Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Dangerous and life threatening wildfires will spread 
  rapidly. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds below 6000 feet are expected 
  to be near the base of the foothills from Boulder north to Fort 
  Collins to the Wyoming border.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Have a To-

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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

Barjenbruch
111 
WWUS75 KBOU 302351
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
451 PM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

COZ033-035-310300-
/O.EXT.KBOU.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211231T0300Z/
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 Glendevey, Nederland, Rocky Mountain
National Park, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Red Feather
Lakes, Cameron Pass, Estes Park, Willow Creek Pass, and Rabbit
Ears Range
451 PM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 85 mph. The strongest 
  winds are expected to slowly diminish by mid mid evening.

* WHERE...Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet 
  and South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast 
  Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong west winds and low humidities will 
  continue to cause the potential for rapid fire spread.

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.

&&

$$

COZ036-038-039-310300-
/O.EXT.KBOU.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211231T0300Z/
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-Boulder And Jefferson
Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County-
Including the cities of Evergreen, Georgetown, Lakewood, Golden,
Fort Collins, Westcreek, Arvada, Loveland, Central City,
Longmont, Nunn, Idaho Springs, Bailey, Hereford, and Boulder
451 PM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. 
  The strongest winds earlier today peaked near 110 mph at the base 
  of the foothills, but overall winds should gradually weaken 
  through the evening hours.

* WHERE...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 and Boulder 
  and Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County 
  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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds below 6000 feet are expected 
  to be near the base of the foothills from Boulder north to Fort 
  Collins to the Wyoming border.  Strong west winds and low 
  hudidities will continue to cause the potential for rapid fire 
  spread.

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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

RJK
458 
WWUS75 KBOU 310238
NPWBOU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
738 PM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

COZ033-035-036-038-039-310345-
/O.CAN.KBOU.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211231T0300Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast
Grand/Northwest Boulder 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-Larimer County Below
6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-Boulder And Jefferson Counties
Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County-
Including the cities of Westcreek, Rocky Mountain National Park,
Arvada, Central City, Red Feather Lakes, Bailey, Evergreen,
Georgetown, Glendevey, Nederland, Cameron Pass, Boulder,
Longmont, Loveland, Estes Park, Rabbit Ears Range, Willow Creek
Pass, Golden, Lakewood, Fort Collins, Nunn, Idaho Springs,
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, and Hereford
738 PM MST Thu Dec 30 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have subsided in the foothills and adjacent plains, therefore 
the High Wind Warning is cancelled.

$$

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

RJK

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 29, 1:18 PM MSTWinter Storm WarningBOUBoulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Douglas, Gilpin, Grand and 6 more70 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Colorado, 2021Every high wind warning in 2021

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.