Alert archive / Colorado / High Wind Warnings in 2022
High Wind Warning 9, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Apr 6, 2022, 2:52 PM MDT for 4 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Apr 7, 2022, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 10 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
- Apr 6, 2022, 2:52 PM MDT (20:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 7, 2022, 9:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 7, 2022, 7:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 10 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 20:55 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 7, 9:53 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 4 Wsw Lamar, CO | ASOS STATION KLAA LAMAR AIRPORT. |
| Apr 7, 11:22 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 17 Nw Two Buttes, CO | MESONET STATION CO026 287N055 GOBBLERS KNOB. |
| Apr 7, 11:34 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 9 S Springfield, CO | ASOS STATION KSPD 8 S SPRINGFIELD. |
| Apr 7, 11:51 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 Wsw Lamar, CO | ASOS STATION KLAA LAMAR AIRPORT. |
| Apr 7, 11:59 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 4 Sw Campo, CO | MESONET STATION UCNC2 UTE CANYON. |
| Apr 7, 12:29 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 4 Se Stonington, CO | MESONET STATION DW6957 WALSH. |
| Apr 7, 12:39 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 4 Wsw Lamar, CO | ASOS STATION KLAA LAMAR AIRPORT. |
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
- 2237 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 79 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 68 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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
8 follow-up statements
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. && $$ COZ095-097-070815- /O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-220407T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.220407T1700Z-220408T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County- 603 PM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph will subside this evening before increasing again on Thursday with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Kiowa County and Bent County. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages will be possible along with areas of blowing dust. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on east west roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
557 WWUS75 KPUB 070132 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 732 PM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 COZ095>099-070945- /O.EXT.KPUB.HW.W.0009.220407T1500Z-220408T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 732 PM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MDT THURSDAY... * 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 Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages will be possible. Visibility may drop to around a mile at times in blowing dust. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles 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. && $$
353 WWUS75 KPUB 070537 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1137 PM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 COZ095>099-071345- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.220407T1500Z-220408T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 1137 PM MDT Wed Apr 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult due to strong cross winds and blowing dust, especially on east west oriented roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
691 WWUS75 KPUB 070935 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 335 AM MDT Thu Apr 7 2022 COZ095>099-071745- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.220407T1500Z-220408T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 335 AM MDT Thu Apr 7 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * 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 Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult due to strong cross winds and blowing dust, especially on east west oriented roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
447 WWUS75 KPUB 071444 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 844 AM MDT Thu Apr 7 2022 COZ095>099-072245- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.220407T1500Z-220408T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 844 AM MDT Thu Apr 7 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult due to strong cross winds and blowing dust, especially on east west oriented roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
844 WWUS75 KPUB 071719 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1119 AM MDT Thu Apr 7 2022 COZ095>099-080100- /O.NEW.KPUB.DU.Y.0002.220407T1719Z-220408T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220408T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 1119 AM MDT Thu Apr 7 2022 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north 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. * WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility will be reduced for those traveling on Highways 50, 287, 385, and 160 this afternoon. Extreme caution is advised with travel on the far Eastern Plains through this afternoon. 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. && $$
771 WWUS75 KPUB 072050 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 250 PM MDT Thu Apr 7 2022 COZ095>099-080100- /O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220408T0100Z/ /O.CON.KPUB.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220408T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 250 PM MDT Thu Apr 7 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility will be reduced for those traveling on Highways 50, 287, 385, and 160 through this evening. Extreme caution is advised with travel across the far Eastern Plains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
484 WWUS75 KPUB 080039 NPWPUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 639 PM MDT Thu Apr 7 2022 COZ095>099-080145- /O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220408T0100Z/ /O.EXP.KPUB.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220408T0100Z/ Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 639 PM MDT Thu Apr 7 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... Winds across our eastern plains have begun to wane, and the blowing dust has mostly exited the area. Some spotty gusty winds will likely persist for another few hours, but will be well below High Wind Criteria. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 3:28 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | PUB | Baca, Bent, Kiowa, Prowers | 11 hr |
| Apr 6, 3:46 AM MDT | Red Flag Warning | PUB | Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley and 9 more | 40 hr |
| Apr 6, 10:23 AM MDT | Blowing Dust Advisory | PUB | Baca, Kiowa, Prowers | 8 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.