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High Wind Warning 15, NWS Pueblo, CO

October 26, 20219 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Oct 26, 2021, 10:59 AM MDT for 9 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Oct 26, 2021, 5:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 10 hr. 3 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
Oct 26, 2021, 10:59 AM MDT (16:59 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 26, 2021, 5:00 PM MDT
Expired
Oct 27, 2021, 3:07 AM MDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Baca County, CO, Bent County, CO, Crowley County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Otero County, CO, Prowers County, CO, Pueblo County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:02 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
Oct 26, 9:00 PM MDTSNOW 2.23 Nw Black Forest, COFELL BETWEEN 7 PM AND 9 PM.
Oct 26, 9:20 PM MDTSNOW 12 N Black Forest, CO
Oct 26, 9:23 PM MDTSNOW 22 Ne Black Forest, COREPORTED FROM LOCAL BROADCAST METEOROLOGIST FROM THE PUBLIC. THE ACCUMULATION WAS LOCATED ON THE GRASS.

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, 5.0 hours before the alert went out and 206 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 2021-10-26Temperature 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 2021-10-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 54 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
3062 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
78 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
54 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
44 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

101 
WWUS75 KPUB 261659
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1059 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

COZ084>086-089-093-095>098-270100-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0004.211026T2300Z-211027T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0015.211026T2300Z-211027T0900Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
1059 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph expected. Isolated gusts up to 65 to 70 mph are possible.

* WHERE...El Paso, Pueblo, Crowley, Otero, Bent, Kiowa and 
  Prowers Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
411 
WWUS75 KPUB 262059
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
259 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

COZ094-099-270500-
/O.EXB.KPUB.HW.W.0015.211027T0300Z-211027T1200Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
259 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Las Animas and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

COZ084>086-089-093-095>098-270500-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0015.211026T2300Z-211027T0900Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
259 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph expected. Isolated gusts up to 65 to 70 mph are possible.

* WHERE...El Paso, Pueblo, Crowley, Otero, Bent, Kiowa and 
  Prowers Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$
901 
WWUS75 KPUB 270006
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
606 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

COZ084>086-089-093-095>098-270815-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211027T0900Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
606 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph expected. Isolated gusts up to 65 to 70 mph are possible.

* WHERE...El Paso, Pueblo, Crowley, Otero, Bent, Kiowa and Prowers
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT 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.

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.

&&

$$

COZ094-099-270815-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0015.211027T0300Z-211027T1200Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
606 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Las Animas and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT 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.

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.

&&

$$
369 
WWUS75 KPUB 270717
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
117 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

COZ084>086-089-093-095>097-270830-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211027T0900Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
117 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind speeds will continue to slowly diminish through the remainder
of the night. 

$$

COZ094-099-271200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211027T1200Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
117 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Las Animas and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  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.

&&

$$

COZ098-270900-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211027T0900Z/
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
117 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph expected. 

* WHERE...Prowers County.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  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.

&&

$$
777 
WWUS75 KPUB 270907
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
307 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

COZ094-099-271015-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211027T1200Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
307 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat of damaging winds has ended, though there will still be
some gusts of 40-50 mph the remainder of the night and through the
day on Wednesday. 

$$

COZ098-271015-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211027T0900Z/
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
307 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The threat of damaging winds has ended, though there will still be
some gusts of 40-50 mph the remainder of the night and through the
day on Wednesday. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 25, 9:34 PM MDTHigh Wind WatchPUBBent, Crowley, El Paso, Kiowa, Otero, Prowers and 1 more13 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.