Thunderstorm Wind — Mesa and Garfield, Colorado

1995-05-05 · Mesa and Garfield, Colorado

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds estimated above 60 mph blew across Mesa and Garfield Counties from Grand Junction north-eastward to the Glenwood Springs vicinity. Power lines and trees were downed in many communities in the path of the thunderstorms. In New Castle, 10 miles west of Glenwood Springs, the roof of a small building was blown completely off.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10318544. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.