Strong northwest winds developed behind a pacific cold front that moved rapidly across Northeast Colorado. A peak wind gust to 64 mph (56 kts) was recorded at the Rocky Flats Environmental Test Facility in Jefferson County.
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Strong northwest winds developed behind a pacific cold front that moved rapidly across Northeast Colorado. A peak wind gust to 64 mph (56 kts) was recorded at the Rocky Flats Environmental Test Facility in Jefferson County.
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1 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.
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