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High Wind Warning 9, NWS Pueblo, CO

March 4, 202312 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Mar 4, 2023, 3:05 PM MST for 12 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Mar 5, 2023, 12:00 AM MST. It was in force for 26 hr. 12 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 4, 2023, 3:05 PM MST (22:05 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 5, 2023, 12:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 6, 2023, 1:46 AM MST
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Alamosa County, CO, Chaffee County, CO, Conejos County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Custer County, CO, Fremont County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Lake County, CO, Las Animas County, CO, Pueblo County, CO, Rio Grande County, CO, Saguache County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 134 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:04 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 5, 11:16 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Ne Aguilar, COMESONET STATION CO031 025N033 AGUILAR.
Mar 5, 12:17 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Ne Aguilar, COMESONET STATION CO031 025N033 AGUILAR.
Mar 5, 12:26 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 646 Ese Weston, COMESONET STATION CUHC2 BOSQUE.
Mar 5, 12:27 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Ese Hoehne, COCORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 3 ESE HOEHNE. AWOS STATION KTAD TRINIDAD AIRPORT.
Mar 5, 12:29 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 S Alamosa, COASOS STATION KALS ALAMOSA AIRPORT.
Mar 5, 12:54 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Ese Hoehne, COAWOS STATION KTAD TRINIDAD AIRPORT.
Mar 5, 12:58 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 599 Nnw Walsenburg, COMESONET STATION CO030 025S05910RWS1RHS - 0.4 MI N OF B.
Mar 5, 1:43 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 S Alamosa, COASOS STATION KALS ALAMOSA AIRPORT.
Mar 5, 2:33 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 76Monarch Pass, COMEASURED AT KMYP.
Mar 5, 3:15 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 595 N Walsenburg, CO
Mar 5, 3:15 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 79Monarch Pass, CO
Mar 5, 3:43 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 81Monarch Pass, COCORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM MONARCH PASS.

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, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 286 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 2023-03-04Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2023-03-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 157 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
994 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
85 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
157 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
230 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
305 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

COZ074-075-087-088-050615-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0007.230305T1500Z-230306T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0009.230305T0700Z-230306T1500Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
305 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM MST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Walsenburg
  Vicinity, Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, Trinidad 
  Vicinity, and Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ072-073-078>080-050615-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0007.230305T1500Z-230306T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0009.230305T1500Z-230306T0200Z/
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
305 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet,
  Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet, Wet Mountains between 6300
  and 10000 Feet, and Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ070-071-050615-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0007.230305T1500Z-230306T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0009.230305T1500Z-230306T0200Z/
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
305 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ086-050615-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0007.230305T1500Z-230306T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0009.230305T1500Z-230306T0200Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
305 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ060-061-050615-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0009.230305T1500Z-230306T0200Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
305 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.
  Occasional blowing snow with near zero visibilities at times.

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, and Western
  Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ069-050615-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0009.230305T1500Z-230306T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
305 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
485 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1023 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

COZ074-075-087-088-051330-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.230305T0700Z-230306T1500Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
1023 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Walsenburg
  Vicinity, Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, Trinidad
  Vicinity, and western Las Animas County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ060-061-072-073-078>080-051330-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.230305T1500Z-230306T0200Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1023 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, and western 
  Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet,
  

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-051330-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.230305T1500Z-230306T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
1023 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ086-051330-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.230305T1500Z-230306T0200Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
1023 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
868 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
357 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

COZ074-075-087-088-051900-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230306T1500Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
357 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the southern
  I-25 corridor region. 

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday. 

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ060-061-072-073-078>080-051900-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.230305T1500Z-230306T0200Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
357 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, and western 
  Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet,.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-051900-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.230305T1500Z-230306T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
357 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

COZ086-051900-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.230305T1500Z-230306T0200Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
357 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
  The strongest winds will occur across the southern part of
  Pueblo county. 

* WHERE...Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...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
993 
WWUS75 KPUB 051832
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1132 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

COZ074-075-087-088-060245-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230306T1500Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
1132 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the southern I-
   25 corridor region.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ060-061-072-073-078>080-060200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230306T0200Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
1132 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristo 
  Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, and western 
  Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet,.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ069>071-060200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230306T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
1132 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

COZ086-060200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230306T0200Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
1132 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. The strongest winds will occur across the southern 
  part of Pueblo county.

* WHERE...Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
162 
WWUS75 KPUB 052141
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
241 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

COZ074-075-087-088-060545-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230306T1500Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
241 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Huerfano and Western
  Las Animas Counties. 

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles on north south oriented
  roads. Areas of blowing dust could reduce visibility at times.

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.

&&

$$

COZ060-061-072-073-078>080-060200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230306T0200Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
241 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristo
  Mountains, Wet Mountains and Wet Mountain Valley. 

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST 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 on north south oriented
  roads.

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>071-060200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230306T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
241 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...the San Luis Valley. 

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST 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 on north south oriented
  roads and areas of blowing dust could reduce visibility to
  around 1 mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

COZ086-060200-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230306T0200Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
241 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Pueblo County Below 6300.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST 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 on north south oriented
  roads. Expect areas of reduced visibility in blowing dust.

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.

&&

$$
202 
WWUS75 KPUB 060140
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
640 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

COZ060-061-072-073-078>080-060245-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230306T0200Z/
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
640 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

While gusty winds are still expected, especially over the higher
terrain, they have decreased below warning criteria, therefore, 
the High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

COZ069>071-060245-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230306T0200Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
640 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased below warning criteria, therefore, the High
Wind Warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

COZ086-060245-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230306T0200Z/
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
640 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased below warning criteria, therefore, the High
Wind Warning will be allowed to expire. .

$$

COZ074-075-087-088-060945-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230306T1500Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
640 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Walsenburg
  Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, and 
  western Las Animas County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
707 
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NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
146 AM MST Mon Mar 6 2023

COZ074-075-087-088-061000-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230306T1500Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
146 AM MST Mon Mar 6 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

It will be windy at times across the region, but winds are not
expected to reach high wind warning criteria. Expect winds of 15
to 30 mph in the lower regions and 25 to 50 mph in the southern
Sangre De Cristo mountain regions. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 4, 3:47 AM MSTRed Flag WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Crowley, El Paso, Huerfano, Kiowa and 4 more39 hr

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High Wind Warnings in Colorado, 2023Every high wind warning in 2023

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.