High Wind — Morgan County, Colorado

2022-12-02 · Morgan County, Colorado

Event narrative

Peak wind gusts included 64 mph, 2 miles east-northeast of Wiggins, with 63 mph at Fort Morgan Municipal Airport.

Wider weather episode

High winds spread across the urban corridor and northeast plains. Peak wind gusts ranged from 58 mph to 69 mph. In Washington County, blowing dust restricted the visibility to less than 100 feet near Lone Star.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1066365. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.