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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Pueblo, CO

March 28, 202110 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind watch at Mar 28, 2021, 11:00 AM MDT for 10 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Mar 29, 2021, 3:00 AM MDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 28, 2021, 11:00 AM MDT (17:00 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2021, 3:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 28, 2021, 9:25 PM MDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Alamosa County, CO, Chaffee County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Custer County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Saguache County, CO, Teller County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:01 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

Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 5.0 hours before the alert went out and 267 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 2021-03-28Temperature 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 2021-03-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 77 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
2414 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
77 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
175 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

759 
WWUS75 KPUB 281700
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1100 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

COZ062-077-078-084-087-088-290100-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.A.0002.210329T1200Z-210329T2200Z/
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
1100 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Chaffee County below 9000 feet, central Fremon County
  below 8500 feet, the Wet Mountain Valley, northern El Paso
  County, and the I-25 corridor in Huerfano and eastern Las Animas
  County. 

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-081-082-290100-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.A.0002.210329T0900Z-210329T2200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
1100 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Pikes Peak

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
601 
WWUS75 KPUB 282058
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
258 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

COZ062-077-078-087-088-290500-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0002.210329T1200Z-210329T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0008.210329T1200Z-210329T2200Z/
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
258 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet, Central Fremont
  County Below 8500 Feet, Wet Mountain Valley, and the I-25
  corridor in Huerfano and eastern Las Animas Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will 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.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-290500-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0002.210329T0900Z-210329T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0008.210329T0900Z-210329T2200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
258 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 4 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will 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.

&&

$$

COZ084-290500-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0002.210329T1200Z-210329T2200Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
258 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Northern El Paso County.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-290500-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0002.210329T0900Z-210329T2200Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
258 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Pikes Peak vicinity.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
052 
WWUS75 KPUB 290325
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
925 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

COZ084-290430-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.A.0002.210329T1200Z-210329T2200Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
925 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

High winds are expected to remain across the higher elevations to
the west of the region, therefore the High Wind Watch for northern
El Paso county has been cancelled.

$$

COZ083-085-086-291130-
/O.EXB.KPUB.HW.W.0008.210329T1800Z-210330T0000Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
925 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Fremont County, Southern El Paso County and
  Pueblo County.

* WHEN...From noon to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles
  on north south oriented roads.

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.

&&

$$

COZ081-082-291130-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0002.210329T0900Z-210329T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KPUB.HW.W.0008.210329T0900Z-210329T2200Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
925 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Teller County, Rampart Range and Pikes Peak

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 4 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles traveling on north south
  oriented roads.

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.

&&

$$

COZ079-080-291130-
/O.EXA.KPUB.HW.W.0008.210329T0900Z-210329T2200Z/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
925 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 4 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will 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.

&&

$$

COZ087-088-291130-
/O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0008.210329T1200Z-210330T0000Z/
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
925 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Huerfano and Western Las Animas Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles on north south oriented
  roadways such as I-25.

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.

&&

$$

COZ062-077-078-291130-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0008.210329T1200Z-210329T2200Z/
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
925 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet, Central Chaffee
  County Below 9000 Feet and Western and Central Fremont County 
  Below 8500 Feet Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will 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.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-291130-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0008.210329T0900Z-210329T2200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
925 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sangre De Cristo mountains.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 4 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 28, 10:47 AM MDTRed Flag WarningPUBAlamosa, Baca, Bent, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley and 10 more33 hr
Mar 28, 2:58 PM MDTHigh Wind WarningPUBAlamosa, Chaffee, Costilla, Custer, El Paso, Fremont and 5 more27 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.