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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Grand Junction, CO

June 9, 20214 counties in Colorado

NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this high wind warning at Jun 9, 2021, 2:46 PM MDT for 4 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Jun 10, 2021, 10:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 9, 2021, 2:46 PM MDT (20:46 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 10, 2021, 10:00 AM MDT
Expired
Jun 10, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Junction, CO

Counties Garfield County, CO, Moffat County, CO, Rio Blanco County, CO, Routt County, CO

The radar

The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 128 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:50 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 129 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, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2021-06-09Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2021-06-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 166 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
4295 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
166 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
154 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

374 
WWUS75 KGJT 092046
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
246 PM MDT Wed Jun 9 2021

COZ001-002-100700-
/O.NEW.KGJT.HW.W.0001.210610T1600Z-210611T0300Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Craig, Hayden, 
and Meeker
246 PM MDT Wed Jun 9 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Lower Yampa River Basin and Central Yampa River Basin.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. 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.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ006>008-UTZ024-027-100700-
/O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0012.210610T1600Z-210611T0300Z/
Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Arches/Grand Flat-
Including the cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, 
De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, Rifle, Silt, Eagle, 
Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Vernal, Ballard, Moab, 
and Castle Valley
246 PM MDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin and Arches/Grand Flat. In 
  Colorado, Grand Valley, Debeque to Silt Corridor and Central 
  Colorado River Basin.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/gjt
4 follow-up statements
652 
WWUS75 KGJT 100656
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1256 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

COZ001-002-101800-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0001.210610T1600Z-210611T0300Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Craig, Hayden, 
and Meeker
1256 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Lower Yampa River Basin and Central Yampa River Basin.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. 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.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ006>008-UTZ024-027-101800-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0012.210610T1600Z-210611T0300Z/
Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Arches/Grand Flat-
Including the cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, 
De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, Rifle, Silt, Eagle, 
Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Vernal, Ballard, Moab, 
and Castle Valley
1256 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin and Arches/Grand Flat. In 
  Colorado, Grand Valley, Debeque to Silt Corridor and Central 
  Colorado River Basin.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/gjt
949 
WWUS75 KGJT 101410
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
810 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

COZ001-002-102300-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0001.210610T1600Z-210611T0300Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Craig, Hayden, 
and Meeker
810 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin and Lower Yampa River Basin.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. 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.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ011-020-102300-
/O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0012.210610T1600Z-210611T0300Z/
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Including the cities of Montrose, Hotchkiss, Delta, Gateway, 
and Nucla
810 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin and 
  Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ003-UTZ025-028-102300-
/O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0012.210610T1600Z-210611T0300Z/
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Tavaputs Plateau-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the cities of Rio Blanco and Monticello
810 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT 
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Utah, Tavaputs Plateau and La Sal and Abajo 
  Mountains. In Colorado, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ006>008-UTZ024-027-102300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0012.210610T1600Z-210611T0300Z/
Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Arches/Grand Flat-
Including the cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, 
De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, Rifle, Silt, Eagle, 
Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Vernal, Ballard, Moab, 
and Castle Valley
810 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin and Arches/Grand Flat. In 
  Colorado, Central Colorado River Basin, Debeque to Silt 
  Corridor and Grand Valley.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/gjt
867 
WWUS75 KGJT 101550
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
950 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

COZ001-002-110300-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0001.210610T1600Z-210611T0300Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Craig, Hayden, 
and Meeker
950 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...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 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin and Lower Yampa River Basin.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. 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.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

UTZ029-110300-
/O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0012.210610T1600Z-210611T0300Z/
Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
950 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Canyonlands/Natural Bridges.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

UTZ023-110300-
/O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0012.210610T1600Z-210611T0300Z/
Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Including the cities of Manila and Dutch John
950 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Uinta Mountains.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ006>008-011-020-UTZ024-027-110300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0012.210610T1600Z-210611T0300Z/
Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Arches/Grand Flat-
Including the cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, 
De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, Rifle, Silt, Eagle, 
Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Montrose, Hotchkiss, 
Delta, Gateway, Nucla, Vernal, Ballard, Moab, and Castle Valley
950 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin and Arches/Grand Flat. In 
  Colorado, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, 
  Central Colorado River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores 
  River, Debeque to Silt Corridor and Grand Valley.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ003-UTZ025-028-110300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0012.210610T1600Z-210611T0300Z/
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Tavaputs Plateau-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the cities of Rio Blanco and Monticello
950 AM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Utah, Tavaputs Plateau and La Sal and Abajo 
  Mountains. In Colorado, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/gjt
984 
WWUS75 KGJT 110304
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
904 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

COZ001-002-110415-
/O.EXP.KGJT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210611T0300Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Craig, Hayden, 
and Meeker
904 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Wind gusts have weakened below warning thresholds but gusty 
northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph may continue for another hour.

$$

COZ006>008-011-020-UTZ024-027-029-110415-
/O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210611T0300Z/
Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, 
De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, Rifle, Silt, Eagle, 
Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Montrose, Hotchkiss, 
Delta, Gateway, Nucla, Vernal, Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley, 
Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, 
and Fry Canyon
904 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Wind gusts have weakened below advisory thresholds but gusty 
northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph may continue for another hour.

$$

COZ003-UTZ023-025-028-110415-
/O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210611T0300Z/
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Tavaputs Plateau-La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the cities of Rio Blanco, Manila, Dutch John, 
and Monticello
904 PM MDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Wind gusts have weakened below advisory thresholds but gusty 
northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph may continue for another hour.

$$

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 9, 2:46 PM MDTWind AdvisoryGJTDelta, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa and 4 more30 hr

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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.