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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Pueblo, CO

February 26, 202414 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Feb 26, 2024, 2:08 PM MST for 14 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Feb 27, 2024, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 12 hr. 2 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
Feb 26, 2024, 2:08 PM MST (21:08 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 27, 2024, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 27, 2024, 5:00 PM MST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

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

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:09 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
Feb 27, 7:42 AM MSTSNOW 2.85 W Westcliffe, COStill snowing.
Feb 27, 9:21 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 619 S Springfield, COASOS station KSPD 8 S Springfield.

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 338 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 2024-02-26Temperature 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 2024-02-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -39 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
2277 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
81 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-39 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

358 
WWUS75 KPUB 262108
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
208 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

COZ069>071-270515-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0002.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240227T0100Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Including the cities of Center, Del Norte, Antonito, Monte Vista,
Alamosa, Sanford, Manassa, Blanca, San Luis, La Jara, and Fort
Garland
208 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MST this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM MST 
  Tuesday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ086>088-093-094-097-270515-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0002.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240227T0100Z/
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-La Junta
Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County-Las Animas
Vicinity/Bent County-
Including the cities of Trinidad, Las Animas, Branson, Rocky
Ford, Walsenburg, Kim, La Junta, and Pueblo
208 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, west 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Pueblo, Otero, Eastern Las Animas, Bent, Huerfano county 
  below 7500 feet and Las Animas county below 7500 feet

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MST this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM MST 
  Tuesday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-079-080-270515-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0002.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of La Veta Pass, Blanca Peak, Spanish Peaks,
Rye, Stonewall, Poncha Pass, Cuchara, and Weston
208 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ078-270515-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0002.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including the cities of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff
208 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ099-270515-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0002.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including the cities of Springfield and Walsh
208 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Baca.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ089-095-096-098-270515-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0002.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
Crowley County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Lamar
Vicinity/Prowers County-
Including the cities of Lamar, Olney Springs, Ordway, Eads, and
Sheridan Lake
208 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Kiowa, Crowley, and Prowers.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

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6 follow-up statements
940 
WWUS75 KPUB 270106
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
606 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

COZ069>071-270915-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240227T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Including the cities of Antonito, San Luis, Center, Sanford, Del
Norte, Monte Vista, Manassa, Fort Garland, Blanca, Alamosa, and
La Jara
606 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST 
TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected on 
  Tuesday.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ086>088-093-094-097-270915-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240227T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
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-La Junta
Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County-Las Animas
Vicinity/Bent County-
Including the cities of Trinidad, La Junta, Branson, Kim, Rocky
Ford, Pueblo, Las Animas, and Walsenburg
606 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST 
TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected 
  again on Tuesday.

* WHERE...Pueblo, Otero, Eastern Las Animas, Bent, Upper Huerfano 
  River Basin Below 7500 Feet including Walsenburg, and Western Las 
  Animas County Below 7500 Feet including Trinidad.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-079-080-270915-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Poncha Pass, Rye, Weston, Cuchara,
Spanish Peaks, La Veta Pass, Stonewall, and Blanca Peak
606 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected 
  again on Tuesday.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ078-270915-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including the cities of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff
606 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 58 mph expected on 
  Tuesday.

* WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ099-270915-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including the cities of Springfield and Walsh
606 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Baca County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility 
  to under 1 mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ089-095-096-098-270915-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0002.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
Crowley County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Lamar
Vicinity/Prowers County-
Including the cities of Olney Springs, Ordway, Lamar, Eads, and
Sheridan Lake
606 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST TUESDAY THROUGH 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 58 mph possible.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Crowley, and Prowers.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST Tuesday through Tuesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

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KT
062 
WWUS75 KPUB 270617
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1117 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

COZ069>071-078-271430-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including the cities of Antonito, San Luis, Center, Westcliffe,
Sanford, Del Norte, Monte Vista, Manassa, Fort Garland, Blanca,
Alamosa, Silver Cliff, and La Jara
1117 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley, and Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...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...Areas of blowing dust could reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-079-080-271430-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Poncha Pass, Rye, Weston, Cuchara,
Spanish Peaks, La Veta Pass, Stonewall, and Blanca Peak
1117 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ086>088-093-094-097-099-271430-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
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-La Junta
Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County-Las Animas
Vicinity/Bent County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including the cities of Walsh, Trinidad, La Junta, Branson, Kim,
Rocky Ford, Pueblo, Las Animas, Walsenburg, and Springfield
1117 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST 
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pueblo, Otero, Huerfano, Las Animas, Bent, and Baca 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could reduce 
  visibilities to under a mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ089-095-096-098-271430-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.A.0002.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
Crowley County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Lamar
Vicinity/Prowers County-
Including the cities of Olney Springs, Ordway, Lamar, Eads, and
Sheridan Lake
1117 PM MST Mon Feb 26 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST TUESDAY THROUGH 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 58 mph possible.

* WHERE...Kiowa, Crowley, and Prowers Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST Tuesday through Tuesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility 
  to under a mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

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KT
088 
WWUS75 KPUB 270956
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
256 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

COZ089-095-096-098-271100-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.A.0002.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
Crowley County-Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Lamar
Vicinity/Prowers County-
Including the cities of Eads, Lamar, Sheridan Lake, Olney
Springs, and Ordway
256 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

A cold front dropping south across our plains will limit damaging 
wind potential along and north of highway 50. For this reason, the 
High Wind Watch for Kiowa, Crowley, and Prowers counties will be 
cancelled.

$$

COZ069>071-078-271800-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including the cities of Antonito, Del Norte, La Jara, Center,
Westcliffe, Manassa, Monte Vista, Fort Garland, San Luis, Silver
Cliff, Alamosa, Sanford, and Blanca
256 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley, and Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-079-080-271800-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Blanca Peak, Weston, Poncha Pass, Rye, La
Veta Pass, Stonewall, Cuchara, and Spanish Peaks
256 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ086>088-093-094-097-099-271800-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.240227T1200Z-240228T0000Z/
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-La Junta
Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County-Las Animas
Vicinity/Bent County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including the cities of Pueblo, Trinidad, Branson, Kim,
Walsenburg, Walsh, Rocky Ford, Las Animas, La Junta, and
Springfield
256 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Pueblo, Otero, Huerfano, Las Animas, Bent, and Baca 
  counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Pueblo, Otero, Huerfano, Las Animas, Bent, and Baca 
  counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

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445 
WWUS75 KPUB 271746
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1046 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

COZ069>071-078-280000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including the cities of Del Norte, Westcliffe, Fort Garland,
Monte Vista, Blanca, La Jara, Manassa, Sanford, San Luis,
Antonito, Silver Cliff, Alamosa, and Center
1046 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Some areas 
  of blowing dust will be possible.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley, and Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-079-080-280000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Weston, Spanish Peaks, Stonewall, La Veta
Pass, Blanca Peak, Cuchara, Rye, and Poncha Pass
1046 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ086>088-093-094-097-099-280000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
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-La Junta
Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County-Las Animas
Vicinity/Bent County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including the cities of La Junta, Las Animas, Branson, Pueblo,
Rocky Ford, Kim, Walsh, Trinidad, Walsenburg, and Springfield
1046 AM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Some areas 
  of blowing dust will be possible.

* WHERE...Pueblo, Otero, Eastern Las Animas, Bent, Baca, Upper 
  Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, and Western Las Animas 
  County Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

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346 
WWUS75 KPUB 272142
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
242 PM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

COZ086>088-093-094-097-099-272245-
/O.CAN.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
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-La Junta
Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County-Las Animas
Vicinity/Bent County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including the cities of La Junta, Las Animas, Branson, Pueblo,
Rocky Ford, Kim, Walsh, Trinidad, Walsenburg, and Springfield
242 PM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Cold frontal passage has allowed very strong westerly winds to end 
over the plains.

$$

COZ069>071-078-280000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Including the cities of Del Norte, Westcliffe, Fort Garland,
Monte Vista, Blanca, La Jara, Manassa, Sanford, San Luis,
Antonito, Silver Cliff, Alamosa, and Center
242 PM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...San Luis Valley, and Wet Mountain Valley.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

COZ072>075-079-080-280000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Weston, Spanish Peaks, Stonewall, La Veta
Pass, Blanca Peak, Cuchara, Rye, and Poncha Pass
242 PM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

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753 
WWUS75 KPUB 272357
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
457 PM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

COZ069>075-078>080-280100-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
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-Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-Wet Mountains
between 6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Including the cities of Cuchara, Center, Spanish Peaks, Antonito,
Del Norte, La Jara, Blanca, Silver Cliff, Weston, Stonewall, San
Luis, Poncha Pass, La Veta Pass, Blanca Peak, Rye, Manassa, Fort
Garland, Sanford, Westcliffe, Monte Vista, and Alamosa
457 PM MST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds are decreasing and the threat has ended.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 26, 3:46 AM MSTFire Weather WatchPUBBaca, Las Animas11 hr
Feb 26, 3:13 PM MSTRed Flag WarningPUBBaca, Las Animas24 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.