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High Wind Warning 11, NWS Pueblo, CO

March 29, 202314 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Mar 29, 2023, 3:05 PM MDT for 14 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Mar 30, 2023, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 7 hr. 6 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 29, 2023, 3:05 PM MDT (21:05 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 30, 2023, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2023, 7:17 PM MDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

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

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 106 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:08 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 30, 1:20 PM MDTDUST STORM13 Wnw Two Buttes, COHWY 287 HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN FROM SPRINGFIELD TO LAMAR FOR VISIBILITY LESS THAN 1/4 DUE TO BLOWING DUST.
Mar 30, 2:16 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 626 S Trinidad, COMESONET STATION CO025 025N008 RATON PASS.
Mar 30, 2:23 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 654 E Thatcher, COMESONET STATION CCEC2 PINION CANYON.
Mar 30, 3:05 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 S Alamosa, COASOS STATION KALS ALAMOSA AIRPORT.
Mar 30, 3:05 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 589 S Springfield, COASOS STATION KSPD 8 S SPRINGFIELD.
Mar 30, 4:36 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 454 N Florissant, CO

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

The nearest sounding before it

Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 316 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, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2023-03-29Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2023-03-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 260 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2689 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
260 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
319 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

362 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
305 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

COZ077-078-083-086>088-094-099-300515-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0009.230330T1800Z-230331T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0011.230330T1800Z-230331T0200Z/
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
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-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
305 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...the Wet Mountain Valley, Central and Eastern Fremont, 
  Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could significantly
  reduce visibility on area highways.

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>071-300515-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0009.230330T1800Z-230331T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0011.230330T1800Z-230331T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
305 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...the San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could significantly
  reduce visibility on area highways.

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>075-079-080-300515-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0009.230330T1800Z-230331T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0011.230330T1800Z-230331T0200Z/
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 Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
305 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

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

&&

$$

COZ084-085-300515-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0011.230330T1800Z-230331T0200Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-
305 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...El Paso County.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could significantly
  reduce visibility on area highways.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
298 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1038 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

COZ077-078-083>088-094-099-301245-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.230330T1800Z-230331T0200Z/
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-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1038 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Wet Mountain Valley, Central and Eastern Fremont, 
  Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and 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.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-301245-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.230330T1800Z-230331T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
1038 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...The San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and 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.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-079-080-301245-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.230330T1800Z-230331T0200Z/
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 Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1038 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and 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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
405 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

COZ077-078-083>088-094-099-301815-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.230330T1800Z-230331T0200Z/
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-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
405 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...The Wet Mountain Valley, Central and Eastern Fremont, 
  Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are expected. Some tree damage
  is possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high
  profile vehicles on north-south highways. 

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>071-301815-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.230330T1800Z-230331T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
405 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...The San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are expected. Some tree damage
  is possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high
  profile vehicles on north-south highways. 

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>075-079-080-301815-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.230330T1800Z-230331T0200Z/
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 Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
405 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are expected. Some tree damage
  is 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.

&&

$$

Hodanish
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WWUS75 KPUB 301726
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1126 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

COZ077-078-083>088-094-099-310130-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.230330T1800Z-230331T0200Z/
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-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1126 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...The Wet Mountain Valley, Central and Eastern Fremont, El
  Paso, Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas and Baca Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are expected. Some tree damage
  is possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high
  profile and light weight vehicles on north-south highways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...blowing dust will likely lower visibility
  on area highways across lower elevations.

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>071-310130-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.230330T1800Z-230331T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
1126 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...The San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are expected. Some tree damage
  is possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high
  profile and light weight vehicles on north-south highways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...blowing dust will likely lower visibility
  on area highways across valley floor.

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>075-079-080-310130-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.230330T1800Z-230331T0200Z/
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 Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1126 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are expected. Some tree damage
  is possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high
  profile and light weight 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.

&&

$$
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WWUS75 KPUB 301928
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
128 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

COZ099-310200-
/O.NEW.KPUB.DU.W.0001.230330T1928Z-230331T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
128 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Baca County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Areas of severely limited visibilities are expected.
  Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Damaging
  winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are
  possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as
far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all
the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. 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.

&&

$$

COZ098-310200-
/O.NEW.KPUB.DU.W.0001.230330T1928Z-230331T0200Z/
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
128 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Prowers County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel 
  will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds will gust up to 50 
  mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as
far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all
the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember,
Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-310200-
/O.NEW.KPUB.DU.Y.0003.230330T1928Z-230331T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
128 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT 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...the San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

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.

&&

$$

COZ077-078-083>088-094-310200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
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-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Eastern Las Animas County-
128 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Central and Eastern Fremont County Below 8500 Feet, Wet
  Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet, El Paso, Pueblo, Huerfano and
  Las Animas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...blowing dust will reduce visibility on 
  area highways across the lower elevations.

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>075-079-080-310200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
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 Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
128 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and 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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
254 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

COZ099-310200-
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
254 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one
  quarter mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning,
  southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Baca County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Areas of severely limited visibilities are expected.
  Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Damaging
  winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are
  possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  and light weight vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as
far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all
the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. 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.

&&

$$

COZ098-310200-
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
254 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Prowers County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel 
  will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds will gust up to 55 
  mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as
far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all
the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember,
Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-310200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
254 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT 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...The San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 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 and light weight 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.

&&

$$

COZ086>088-310500-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.A.0010.230331T1500Z-230401T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
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-
254 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west to
  northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Pueblo, Huerfano and western Las Animas Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Friday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile and light weight vehicles. Areas of
  blowing dust may reduce visibility on area highways.

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.

&&

$$

COZ077-078-083>085-094-310200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
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-Eastern Las Animas County-
254 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Central and Eastern Fremont County, Wet Mountain Valley,
  El Paso, and eastern Las Animas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will reduce visibility on 
  area highways across the lower elevations.

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>075-079-080-310200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
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 Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
254 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

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

&&

$$
605 
WWUS75 KPUB 310117
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
717 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

COZ099-310230-
/O.CAN.KPUB.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
717 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to slowly decrease for the remainder of the
evening, and visibility will improve as dust begins to settle
after sunset. 

$$

COZ098-310230-
/O.CAN.KPUB.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
717 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to slowly decrease for the remainder of the
evening, and visibility will improve as dust begins to settle
after sunset. 

$$

COZ069>071-310230-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
/O.CAN.KPUB.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
717 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to slowly decrease for the remainder of the
evening, and visibility will improve as dust begins to settle
after sunset. 

$$

COZ086>088-310930-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0010.230331T1500Z-230401T0100Z/
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-
717 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For this evening, winds will slowly diminish, especially
  after sunset. For the High Wind Watch on Friday, west to 
  northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet, 
  Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet 
  and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 
  Feet Counties.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-077>080-083>085-094-310230-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230331T0200Z/
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-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 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-Eastern Las Animas County-
717 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Pueblo, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Mar 29, 2:56 PM MDT, 9 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 29, 2:56 PM MDT, 9 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
256 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday)
Issued at 252 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

Key messages:

1) Very strong winds will combine with very low humidity values to
produced very dangerous fire weather conditions across the Plains
Thursday.

2) Southwest winds, gusting in excess of 50 mph are expected.

3) A quick shot of moderate to heavy snow will fall along the
Continental Divide starting Thursday afternoon.

Currently...satellite imagery shows an upper storm system over
Central California, with southwesterly flow spreading into western
Colorado.  This has led to mid and high level cloud cover across the
state.  At the surface, low level easterly flow has keep
temperatures cool, with mostly 50s.  A few areas along the lee
slopes of the Eastern Mountains into the Raton Mesa are in the mid
60s.

Rest of today and tonight...the upper level storm system will slowly
begin to shift eastward into the Great Basin overnight.  Southwest
flow aloft will continue to increase through the overnight hours,
with continued periods of mid and high cloud cover.  Temperatures on
the Plains will be tricky, as a weak surface low develops and tracks
southeast across the Plains.  Continued easterly low level flow will
allow temperatures to drop into the upper 20s to near 30 along and
north of Highway 50, while westerly downsloping flow will keep lows
in the upper 30s to lower 40s south of Highway 50.

Thursday...the upper storm system will continue to track eastward
into Utah through the afternoon hours.  An upper jet will begin to
impact the region, with strong mixing expected by mid to late
morning.  This will spread very strong winds across the region.
Mountain areas will likely see gusts near 75 mph, while lower
elevations of the San Luis Valley see gusts near 65 mph.  Areas
along the I-25 corridor, south along the New Mexico border will
likely see gusts in excess of 60 mph.  For Otero, Crowley, Bent,
Prowers and Kiowa counties, winds will likely remain sub-high wind
criteria, with gusts near 50 mph.  A couple of rogue gusts near 60
mph cannot be ruled out for these counties.  These strong winds
will likely produce widespread blowing dust, which will lead to
hazardous travel conditions on local highways by reducing
visibility.  In addition, strong cross winds will produce hazardous
travel conditions on north-south highways including I-25.  Light
weight and high profile vehicles could tip over.

Very dangerous to extreme fire danger is also expected.  Very dry
air will work across the Plains, with humidity values falling under
10 percent.  These humidity values, combined with the very strong
winds and dry fuels will lead to the dangerous to extreme fire
danger.  Any outdoor burning should be postponed until another day,
and people should avoid anything that could cause a spark.

Snow will move into the Continental Divide by mid to late morning
and continue through the afternoon.  Snow could be moderate to heavy
at times, with snow accumulations through the afternoon of 2 to 4
inches.  The heaviest snow is expected over the San Juan Range.
Strong winds will also produce widespread blowing and drifting snow
which will produce low visibility and hazardous travel conditions.
Weak instability, could lead to a few snow squalls, further
impacting travel along the Continental Divide.

Temperatures for Thursday will be quite mild with upper 40s to low
50s across the San Luis Valley.  Highs on the Plains will warm into
the mid 60s to upper 70s, with the warmest conditions near the
Kansas border.  Mozley

.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 252 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

Key Messages:

1) Critical fire weather conditions are expected for Friday
afternoon across our plains, with spotty near critical conditions
possible in the San Luis Valley as well.

2) Above normal temperatures and critical fire weather conditions
continue through the weekend and into next week.

Thursday Night and Friday..

Light snow showers continue across the Continental Divide for most
of Thursday night, and slowly come to an end through Friday morning.
Westerly downsloping winds remain elevated through the overnight
hours on Thursday night, keeping temperatures slightly warmer for
most of our mountain adjacent plains. A longwave trough axis passes
overhead throughout Friday morning, bringing dry northwesterly flow
to the area by Friday afternoon. With this pattern, the main concern
for Friday will continue to be critical fire weather conditions.
Relative humidity values are expected to fall into the single digits
across the plains, with gusty northwesterly winds remaining in place
throughout max heating. Another area of possible concern will be the
San Luis Valley, where fuels have been deemed critical, and winds
are expected gust up to 45 mph. Current thinking is that relative
humidity values will remain in the upper teens with the trough axis
passing earlier in the day, but this area could still see spotty
near critical fire weather conditions on Friday afternoon. Daytime
highs will be near normal for most, with upper 50s to mid 60s across
the plains and 40s through the mountain valleys. Have brought highs
on our plains up a few degrees from NBM forecast for Friday
afternoon based on new high res guidance, with strong downsloping
and clear skies likely helping us to warm more efficiently. Areas of
blowing dust could reduce visibility on our plains for Friday
afternoon as well.

Saturday and Sunday..

Our flow becomes more and more zonal throughout Saturday and into
Sunday, sparking a warming and drying trend that is likely to
continue well into next week. High temperatures are expected to warm
into the upper 60s and low 70s on our plains for Saturday, with mid
to upper 70s possible by Sunday. A few of us could even see 80s,
especially through the lower Arkansas River Valley. With continued
gusty southwesterly and westerly winds and very dry air in place,
critical fire weather conditions are expected to continue for both
afternoons across our plains, and could be possible through the San
Luis Valley as well.

Monday Onwards..

As a low pushes into the Pacific Northwest, our flow aloft becomes
southwesterly throughout Monday. This will likely lead to another
day or two of warm and dry conditions for Monday, and possibly into
Tuesday, depending on timing with the trough pushing through.
Ensemble guidance suggests that most meaningful precipitation from
this system will stay north of us, but we could potentially see some
precip for our mountains and potentially on our plains as well,
especially north of highway 50. Either way, looks like we'll see a
bit of a cool down and hopefully some moisture recovery/a break from
fire weather concerns for a couple days towards the middle of next
week.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Thursday evening)
Issued at 252 PM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

VFR conditions through the next 24 hours at all three terminals with
passing mid and high clouds.  A few wind gusts of 25 to 30 kts are
expected this afternoon.  Winds should subside overnight.  Very
strong winds are expected across all three terminals from the south
to southwest Thursday afternoon. Gusts at KALS could approach 60
kts, with gusts in excess of 50 kts at KCOS and KPUB.  Areas of
blowing dust could reduce visibility during the afternoon. Mozley

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory from noon Thursday to noon MDT Friday
for COZ060-066-068.

High Wind Warning from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday for COZ069>075-
077>080-083>088-094-099.

Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday for COZ226>237.

Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Friday for COZ226>237.

&&

SHORT TERM...MOZLEY
LONG TERM...EHR
AVIATION...MOZLEY
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 29, 3:57 AM MDT, 11 hours 8 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
357 AM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

COZ058>089-093>099-301300-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
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-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 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-
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-
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-
357 AM MDT Wed Mar 29 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Spotty critical fire weather conditions are possible over portions
of the I-25 corridor and plains during the mid and late afternoon
time period. Please do not burn in these areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Critical fire weather conditions are expected on Thursday over the
Interstate 25 corridor and eastern plains with windy conditions
and low daytime humidities. Damaging winds are possible over the
southeast mountains, southern Interstate 25 corridor, and
southern portions of the plains. On Friday, there is the threat
for critical fire weather conditions over the Interstate 25
corridor and much of the eastern plains. The threat for some
critical fire weather conditions continues into the weekend over
the Interstate 25 corridor and eastern plains.

Snow is anticipated Thursday into Friday over the Continental
Divide region. Light to moderate accumulations are possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters will not be needed today or tonight.

STEWARD/06

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 29, 5:27 AM MDTRed Flag WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Huerfano, Kiowa and 4 more41 hr
Mar 29, 2:51 PM MDTRed Flag WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Huerfano, Kiowa and 5 more52 hr
Mar 29, 2:58 PM MDTWinter Weather AdvisoryPUBChaffee, Conejos, Lake, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache45 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.