Alert archive / Colorado / High Wind Warnings in 2022
High Wind Warning 8, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Apr 5, 2022, 2:51 PM MDT for 4 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Apr 6, 2022, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr. 4 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
- Apr 5, 2022, 2:51 PM MDT (20:51 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 6, 2022, 9:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 6, 2022, 6:03 PM MDT
- In force
- 9 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 20:51 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 9:52 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 17 Nw Two Buttes, CO | MESONET STATION CO026 287N055 GOBBLERS KNOB. |
| Apr 6, 10:33 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 9 S Springfield, CO | ASOS STATION KSPD 8 S SPRINGFIELD. |
| Apr 6, 11:47 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 9 S Springfield, CO | ASOS STATION KSPD 8 S SPRINGFIELD. |
| Apr 6, 12:59 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 4 Sw Campo, CO | MESONET 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 12:00Z, 8.9 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2927 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 89 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 322 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 427 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
845 WWUS75 KPUB 052051 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 251 PM MDT Tue Apr 5 2022 COZ095>099-060500- /O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0008.220406T1700Z-220407T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 251 PM MDT Tue Apr 5 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Baca, and Prowers counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT 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. && $$ COZ072>076-079>082-060000- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-220406T0000Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet- Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- 251 PM MDT Tue Apr 5 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Pikes Peak, Teller County and the Rampart Range, and Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ062-077-078-083>087-060000- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-220406T0000Z/ Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet- Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet- Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 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-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet- 251 PM MDT Tue Apr 5 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Chaffee County, Lower elevations of Fremont County, El Paso County, Pueblo county and Huerfano county and the Wet Mountain valley region. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ Hodanish
7 follow-up statements
982 WWUS75 KPUB 052357 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 557 PM MDT Tue Apr 5 2022 COZ072>076-079>082-060100- /O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-220406T0000Z/ Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet- Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- 557 PM MDT Tue Apr 5 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... Winds have decreased and the potential for damaging winds has ended. Therefore the High Wind Warning will expire at 6 PM for the southeast mountains and adjacent plains. $$ COZ062-077-078-083>087-060100- /O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-220406T0000Z/ Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet- Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet- Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 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-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet- 557 PM MDT Tue Apr 5 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... The risk for damaging wind gusts has diminished Therefore the High Wind Warning for the southeast mountains and adjacent plains will expire at 6 PM. $$ COZ095>099-060800- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0008.220406T1700Z-220407T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 557 PM MDT Tue Apr 5 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected on Wednesday. * WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
906 WWUS75 KPUB 060301 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 901 PM MDT Tue Apr 5 2022 COZ095>099-061115- /O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0008.220406T1500Z-220407T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 901 PM MDT Tue Apr 5 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages will be possible along with areas of blowing dust. 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. && $$
095 WWUS75 KPUB 060928 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 328 AM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 COZ095>099-061730- /O.NEW.KPUB.HW.A.0004.220407T1700Z-220408T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0008.220406T1500Z-220407T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 328 AM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
199 WWUS75 KPUB 061548 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 948 AM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 COZ095>099-070100- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-220407T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0004.220407T1700Z-220408T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 948 AM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday 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. && $$
298 WWUS75 KPUB 061623 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1023 AM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 COZ096-098-099-070030- /O.NEW.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.220406T1623Z-220407T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-220407T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0004.220407T1700Z-220408T0100Z/ Eastern Kiowa County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 1023 AM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning and blowing dust advisory, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Watch, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Kiowa County, Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County and Springfield Vicinity/Baca County Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ095-097-070030- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-220407T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0004.220407T1700Z-220408T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County- 1023 AM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday 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. && $$ Hodanish
666 WWUS75 KPUB 062052 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 252 PM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 COZ096-098-099-070500- /O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0004.220407T1700Z-220408T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0009.220407T1700Z-220408T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-220407T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220407T0000Z/ Eastern Kiowa County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 252 PM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility reduced at times due to areas of blowing dust. * WHERE...Eastern Kiowa County, Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County and Springfield Vicinity/Baca County Counties. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ095-097-070500- /O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0004.220407T1700Z-220408T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0009.220407T1700Z-220408T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-220407T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County- 252 PM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Kiowa County and Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County Counties. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ Hodanish
837 WWUS75 KPUB 070003 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 603 PM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 COZ096-098-099-070815- /O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-220407T0100Z/ /O.EXP.KPUB.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220407T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.220407T1700Z-220408T0100Z/ Eastern Kiowa County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 603 PM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph will subside this evening before increasing again on Thursday with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Kiowa County, Baca and Prowers Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages will be possible along with areas of blowing dust. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on east west roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ COZ095-097-070815- /O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-220407T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.220407T1700Z-220408T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County- 603 PM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph will subside this evening before increasing again on Thursday with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Kiowa County and Bent County. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages will be possible along with areas of blowing dust. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on east west 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 3:17 AM MDT | Red Flag Warning | PUB | Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley and 9 more | 42 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.