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High Wind Warning 8, NWS Pueblo, CO

April 15, 20244 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this high wind warning at Apr 15, 2024, 2:22 PM MDT for 4 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Apr 16, 2024, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 9 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
Apr 15, 2024, 2:22 PM MDT (20:22 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 16, 2024, 9:00 AM MDT
Expired
Apr 16, 2024, 6:00 PM MDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO

Counties Baca County, CO, Bent County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Prowers County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 144 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:21 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
Apr 16, 10:18 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6417 Nw Two Buttes, COMesonet station CO026 287n055 Gobblers Knob.
Apr 16, 10:29 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 634 Wsw Lamar, COASOS station KLAA Lamar Airport.
Apr 16, 10:55 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 673 N Springfield, COAWOS station K8V7 3 N Springfield.
Apr 16, 10:59 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Sw Campo, COMesonet station UCNC2 Ute Canyon.
Apr 16, 11:59 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Sw Campo, COMesonet station UCNC2 Ute Canyon.
Apr 16, 1:06 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 E Granada, COMesonet station TT564 Granada.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 246 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, Dodge City, at 12:00Z on 2024-04-15Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Dodge City, at 12:00Z on 2024-04-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 119 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
2885 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
119 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
106 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

634 
WWUS75 KPUB 152022
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
222 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

COZ095-096-098-099-160430-
/O.UPG.KPUB.HW.A.0005.240416T1500Z-240417T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0008.240416T1500Z-240417T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers
County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including the cities of Lamar, Walsh, Sheridan Lake, Springfield,
and Eads
222 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Kiowa, Prowers, and Baca.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

COZ097-160430-
/O.NEW.KPUB.HW.W.0008.240416T1500Z-240417T0000Z/
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Including the cities of Las Animas
222 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Bent.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

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SR
5 follow-up statements
602 
WWUS75 KPUB 160342
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
942 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

COZ095>099-161145-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0008.240416T1500Z-240417T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas
Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield
Vicinity/Baca County-
Including the cities of Walsh, Eads, Springfield, Lamar, Las
Animas, and Sheridan Lake
942 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MDT 
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MDT 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.

&&

$$

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MG
472 
WWUS75 KPUB 160951
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
351 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

COZ095>099-161800-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0008.240416T1500Z-240417T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas
Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield
Vicinity/Baca County-
Including the cities of Springfield, Las Animas, Walsh, Lamar,
Sheridan Lake, and Eads
351 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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Hodanish
076 
WWUS75 KPUB 161635
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1035 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

COZ095>099-170000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240417T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas
Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield
Vicinity/Baca County-
Including the cities of Lamar, Sheridan Lake, Las Animas,
Springfield, Walsh, and Eads
1035 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, 
  with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicle on west to east oriented roadways.

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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MW
335 
WWUS75 KPUB 162002
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
202 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

COZ095>099-170000-
/O.CON.KPUB.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240417T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas
Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield
Vicinity/Baca County-
Including the cities of Springfield, Lamar, Walsh, Las Animas,
Sheridan Lake, and Eads
202 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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SR
294 
WWUS75 KPUB 162341
NPWPUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
541 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

COZ095>099-170045-
/O.EXP.KPUB.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240417T0000Z/
Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas
Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield
Vicinity/Baca County-
Including the cities of Las Animas, Sheridan Lake, Walsh, Eads,
Springfield, and Lamar
541 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

The threat has ended. Winds have diminished in strength below High 
Wind Warning criteria, however, strong and gusty winds will still 
continue through this evening. Gusts as high as 50 mph will be 
possible.

$$

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PS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 15, 3:10 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchPUBBaca, Kiowa, Prowers11 hr
Apr 15, 3:45 AM MDTWinter Weather AdvisoryPUBChaffee, Lake, Saguache32 hr
Apr 15, 3:49 AM MDTFire Weather WatchPUBHuerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo11 hr
Apr 15, 2:44 PM MDTRed Flag WarningPUBEl Paso, Huerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Pueblo30 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.