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High Wind Warning 16, NWS Pueblo, CO

November 9, 202212 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Nov 9, 2022, 3:53 AM MST for 12 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Nov 9, 2022, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 7 hr. 7 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
Nov 9, 2022, 3:53 AM MST (10:53 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 9, 2022, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
Nov 9, 2022, 6:00 PM MST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Alamosa County, CO, Baca County, CO, Bent County, CO, Conejos County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Custer County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Prowers County, CO, Rio Grande County, CO, Saguache County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:56 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
Nov 9, 11:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 765 Sw La Veta, COMESONET STATION FW8680 LA VETA.
Nov 9, 11:04 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 616 S Colorado City, COMESONET STATION CO029 025S066 APACHE CITY.
Nov 9, 12:59 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 S Alamosa, COASOS STATION KALS ALAMOSA AIRPORT.
Nov 9, 1:49 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 S Alamosa, COASOS STATION KALS ALAMOSA AIRPORT.
Nov 9, 2:19 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 S Alamosa, COASOS STATION KALS ALAMOSA AIRPORT.
Nov 9, 4:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Ne Aguilar, COMESONET STATION CO031 025N033 AGUILAR.
Nov 9, 4:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 636 S Colorado City, COMESONET STATION CO029 025S066 APACHE CITY.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 00:00Z, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 345 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, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 00:00Z on 2022-11-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 00:00Z on 2022-11-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 42 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
5490 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
42 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
119 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

205 
WWUS75 KPUB 091053
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
353 AM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

COZ094>099-091900-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0011.221109T1800Z-221110T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0016.221109T1800Z-221110T0100Z/
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 Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Las Animas County, Kiowa County, Bent County,
  Prowers County and Baca county. 

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will have the potential to blow down
  trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust will also occur 
  causing significant reductions to visibility in places. 

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>071-091900-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0016.221109T1800Z-221110T0100Z/
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 Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will have the potential to blow down
  trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust will also occur
  causing significant reductions to visibility in places. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ078-091900-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0016.221109T1800Z-221110T0100Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
353 AM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley, especially the west side of the
  valley floor. 

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will have the potential of blow down
  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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
372 
WWUS75 KPUB 091646
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
946 AM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

COZ094>099-100100-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.221109T1800Z-221110T0100Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
946 AM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, Baca and eastern Las Animas
  counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-100100-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.221109T1800Z-221110T0100Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
946 AM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...the San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ078-100100-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.221109T1800Z-221110T0100Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
946 AM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
523 
WWUS75 KPUB 091955
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1255 PM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

COZ069-100100-
/O.NEW.KPUB.DU.Y.0007.221109T2000Z-221110T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-221110T0100Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
1255 PM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, 
  visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing 
  dust expected.

* WHERE...Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

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>099-100100-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-221110T0100Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1255 PM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, Baca, and eastern Las Animas
  counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will 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.

&&

$$

COZ070-071-100100-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-221110T0100Z/
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
1255 PM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Southern and central San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will 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.

&&

$$

COZ078-100100-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-221110T0100Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
1255 PM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will 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.

&&

$$
469 
WWUS75 KPUB 092057
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
157 PM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

COZ069-100100-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-221110T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221110T0100Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
157 PM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, 
  visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing 
  dust.

* WHERE...Northern San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

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.

&&

$$

COZ070-100100-
/O.EXA.KPUB.DU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221110T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-221110T0100Z/
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
157 PM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, 
  visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing 
  dust.

* WHERE...Central San Luis Valley

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

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>099-100100-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-221110T0100Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
157 PM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, Baca, and eastern Las Animas
  counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will 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.

&&

$$

COZ071-100100-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-221110T0100Z/
Southern San Luis Valley-
157 PM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Southern San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will 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.

&&

$$

COZ078-100100-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-221110T0100Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
157 PM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will 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.

&&

$$
234 
WWUS75 KPUB 100102
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
602 PM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

COZ069-070-100215-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-221110T0100Z/
/O.EXP.KPUB.DU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221110T0100Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
602 PM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to slowly decrease through the remainder of
the evening. 

$$

COZ071-078-094>099-100215-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-221110T0100Z/
Southern San Luis Valley-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
602 PM MST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to slowly decrease through the remainder of
the evening. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 9, 3:57 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryPUBConejos, Mineral, Rio Grande18 hr
Nov 9, 12:55 PM MSTBlowing Dust AdvisoryPUBAlamosa, Rio Grande, Saguache5 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.