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High Wind Watch 6, NWS Pueblo, CO

December 13, 202119 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind watch at Dec 13, 2021, 3:58 AM MST for 19 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 4:00 AM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 13, 2021, 3:58 AM MST (10:58 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 4:00 AM MST
Expired
Dec 14, 2021, 3:53 AM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Alamosa County, CO, Baca County, CO, Bent County, CO, Chaffee County, CO, Conejos County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Crowley County, CO, Custer County, CO, El Paso County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Otero County, CO, Prowers County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Rio Grande County, CO, Saguache County, CO, Teller County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:01 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 00:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 243 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-13Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 149 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
3856 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
71 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
149 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
238 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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851 
WWUS75 KPUB 131058
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
358 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

COZ072>075-078>080-131900-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1100Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
358 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley and the
  Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

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

&&

$$

COZ086>089-093>099-131900-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1200Z-211216T0000Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
358 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...The Interstate 25 Corridor from Pueblo County southward
  to Raton Pass, and all of the southeast plains.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of
  blowing dust and reduced visibility will be possible, 
  especially on the plains east of I-25. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-131900-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1200Z-211215T2000Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
358 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley, including Del Norte and Alamosa. 

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.  Areas of
  blowing dust and reduced visibility will be possible.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
362 
WWUS75 KPUB 131808
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1108 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

COZ072>075-078>080-140215-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1100Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1108 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley and 
  the Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

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

&&

$$

COZ086>089-093>099-140215-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1200Z-211216T0000Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1108 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...The Interstate 25 Corridor from Pueblo County 
  southward to Raton Pass, and all of the southeast plains.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of 
  blowing dust and reduced visibility will be possible, 
  especially on the plains east of I-25.

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.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-140215-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1200Z-211215T2000Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
1108 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley, including Del Norte and Alamosa.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of
  blowing dust and reduced visibility will be possible.

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.

&&

$$
124 
WWUS75 KPUB 132210
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
310 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

COZ076-077-081>085-140615-
/O.EXB.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
310 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Fremont, Teller, and El Paso Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust and significantly 
  reduced visibility will be possible.

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>075-078>080-140615-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1100Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
310 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley and 
  the Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

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

&&

$$

COZ069>071-140615-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1200Z-211215T2000Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
310 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley, including Del Norte and Alamosa.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust and significantly 
  reduced visibility will be possible.

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.

&&

$$

COZ086>089-093>099-140615-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1200Z-211216T0000Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
310 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...The Interstate 25 Corridor from Pueblo County 
  southward to Raton Pass, and all of the southeast plains.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust and significantly 
  reduced visibility will be possible.

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.

&&

$$
961 
WWUS75 KPUB 140553
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1053 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

COZ072>075-078>080-141400-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1100Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1053 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley and the
  Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

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

&&

$$

COZ069>071-141400-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1200Z-211215T2000Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
1053 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley, including Del Norte and Alamosa.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust and significantly 
  reduced visibility will be possible.

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.

&&

$$

COZ076-077-081>085-141400-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
1053 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Fremont, Teller, and El Paso Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust and significantly 
  reduced visibility will be possible.

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.

&&

$$

COZ086>089-093>099-141400-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1200Z-211216T0000Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1053 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...The Interstate 25 Corridor from Pueblo County 
  southward to Raton Pass, and all of the southeast plains.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust and significantly 
  reduced visibility will be possible.

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.

&&

$$
439 
WWUS75 KPUB 141053
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
353 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

COZ086>089-093>099-141900-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1200Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0018.211215T1400Z-211216T0000Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
353 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...the Southeast Colorado Plains.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong cross winds are expected on
  Interstate 25 and other north to south highways. The recent dry
  conditions will lead to widespread blowing dust causing reduced
  visibilities on area roadways.

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>075-078>080-141900-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1100Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0018.211215T1100Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
353 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, the Wet Mountain
  Range, and the Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...These strong winds will produce areas of
  blowing snow, making travel extremely difficult due to reduced
  visibilities.

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.

&&

$$

COZ076-077-081>085-141900-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0018.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
353 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Fremont, Teller and El Paso Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong cross winds are expected on
  Interstate 25. In addition, widespread blowing dust is possible
  which will reduce visibilities on area roadways.

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.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-141900-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0006.211215T1200Z-211215T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0018.211215T1300Z-211215T1900Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
353 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...the San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to noon MST 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 12, 5:00 PM MSTFire Weather WatchPUBBaca, Bent, Kiowa, Las Animas, Prowers23 hr
Dec 13, 4:01 AM MSTWinter Storm WatchPUBConejos, Mineral, Rio Grande11 hr
Dec 13, 4:07 AM MSTFire Weather WatchPUBBaca, Bent, Crowley, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas and 3 more24 hr
Dec 13, 3:17 PM MSTWinter Storm WarningPUBConejos, Mineral, Rio Grande47 hr
Dec 13, 3:17 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryPUBAlamosa, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, Fremont and 6 more50 hr
Dec 13, 3:39 PM MSTRed Flag WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Kiowa, Las Animas, Prowers26 hr

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High Wind Watches in Colorado, 2021Every high wind watch 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.