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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Pueblo, CO

January 14, 20214 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Jan 14, 2021, 2:49 PM MST for 4 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Jan 15, 2021, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 10 hr. 5 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
Jan 14, 2021, 2:49 PM MST (21:49 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 15, 2021, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Jan 15, 2021, 2:52 PM MST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Baca County, CO, Bent County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Prowers County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 144 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:51 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
Jan 15, 9:27 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 644 Wsw Lamar, CO
Jan 15, 10:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 674 Wsw Lamar, CO
Jan 15, 10:20 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6017 Nw Two Buttes, COCDOT GOBBLERS KNOB.
Jan 15, 11:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 569 S Springfield, CO
Jan 15, 12:59 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Sw Campo, COUTE CANYON RAWS.

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, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 222 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 2021-01-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-01-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 26 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-47 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2072 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
124 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
26 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
135 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

290 
WWUS75 KPUB 142149
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
249 PM MST Thu Jan 14 2021

COZ095>098-150600-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
249 PM MST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, north winds 20 to 30 
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent and Prowers counties.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the second High Wind Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM 
  MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ099-150600-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
249 PM MST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Baca County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ060-061-081-082-084>086-089-093-150000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
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-
249 PM MST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 
  mph, except over the high elevations of Lake and Chaffee 
  Counties where gusts up to 70 mph will be possible.

* WHERE...The high elevations of western Lake and Chaffee
  Counties, Pikes Peak, and Teller, El Paso, Pueblo, Crowley and
  Otero counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages will be 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
880 
WWUS75 KPUB 150007
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
507 PM MST Thu Jan 14 2021

COZ095>098-150815-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
507 PM MST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent and Prowers counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ060-061-081-082-084>086-089-093-150115-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
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-
507 PM MST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will remain gusty tonight, though gusts are not anticipated
to reach warning levels.

$$

COZ099-150815-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
507 PM MST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Baca County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
604 
WWUS75 KPUB 150308
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
808 PM MST Thu Jan 14 2021

COZ095>099-151115-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
808 PM MST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
792 
WWUS75 KPUB 151105
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
405 AM MST Fri Jan 15 2021

COZ095>099-151915-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
405 AM MST Fri Jan 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Baca, Prowers Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside around trees and branches. Use 
caution if you must drive, the high winds will be a hazard to high
profile vehicles traveling on east to west oriented roadways.

&&

$$
863 
WWUS75 KPUB 151852
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1152 AM MST Fri Jan 15 2021

COZ095>099-160000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1152 AM MST Fri Jan 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Baca, Prowers Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages will be 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.

&&

$$
575 
WWUS75 KPUB 152152
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
252 PM MST Fri Jan 15 2021

COZ095>099-152300-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
252 PM MST Fri Jan 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Strong and gusty winds of 25 to 40 mph will continue through late
afternoon, however we do not expect to meet High Wind Warning 
criteria, and for this reason, this warning has been canceled.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 14, 2:45 PM MSTRed Flag WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Kiowa, Otero and 2 more26 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.