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High Wind Warning 5, NWS Pueblo, CO

March 22, 2022Baca County, Las Animas County, Prowers County, Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Mar 22, 2022, 3:41 AM MDT for Baca County, Las Animas County, Prowers County, Colorado. It took effect at Mar 22, 2022, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 9 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
Mar 22, 2022, 3:41 AM MDT (09:41 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 22, 2022, 9:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 22, 2022, 6:00 PM MDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Baca County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Prowers County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 146 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:41 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
Mar 22, 11:59 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 564 Sw Campo, COMESONET STATION UCNC2 UTE CANYON.
Mar 22, 12:56 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 549 S Springfield, COASOS STATION KSPD 8 S SPRINGFIELD.
Mar 22, 12:59 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 614 Sw Campo, COMESONET STATION UCNC2 UTE CANYON.
Mar 22, 1:56 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 569 S Springfield, COASOS STATION KSPD 8 S SPRINGFIELD.
Mar 22, 1:59 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 684 Sw Campo, COMESONET STATION UCNC2 UTE CANYON.

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 00:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 261 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 2022-03-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2022-03-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -47 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
-1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1458 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
22 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-68 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

057 
WWUS75 KPUB 220941
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
341 AM MDT Tue Mar 22 2022

COZ094-098-099-221745-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0005.220322T1500Z-220323T0000Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
341 AM MDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for lightweight and 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
278 
WWUS75 KPUB 221030
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
430 AM MDT Tue Mar 22 2022

COZ094-098-099-221830-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.220322T1500Z-220323T0000Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
430 AM MDT Tue Mar 22 2022

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$
443 
WWUS75 KPUB 221752
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1152 AM MDT Tue Mar 22 2022

COZ094-098-099-230000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220323T0000Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1152 AM MDT Tue Mar 22 2022

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

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may 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.

&&

$$
251 
WWUS75 KPUB 222048
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
248 PM MDT Tue Mar 22 2022

COZ094-098-099-230000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220323T0000Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
248 PM MDT Tue Mar 22 2022

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

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

COZ084>086-089-230500-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.A.0002.220323T1600Z-220323T2300Z/
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-
248 PM MDT Tue Mar 22 2022

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

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...El Paso, Pueblo, and Crowley Counties.

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

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

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.

&&

$$
451 
WWUS75 KPUB 230003
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
603 PM MDT Tue Mar 22 2022

COZ094-098-099-230115-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220323T0000Z/
Eastern Las Animas County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
603 PM MDT Tue Mar 22 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will slowly diminish through the evening and overnight
hours. 

$$

COZ084>086-089-230815-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0002.220323T1600Z-220323T2300Z/
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-
603 PM MDT Tue Mar 22 2022

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

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...El Paso, Pueblo, and Crowley 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.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 22, 2:48 PM MDTHigh Wind WatchPUBCrowley, El Paso, Pueblo12 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.