Alert archive / Colorado / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Grand Junction, CO
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
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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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2:46 PM MDT | Wind Advisory | GJT | Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa and 4 more | 30 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.