Thunderstorm Wind — Mesa, Colorado

2023-05-31 · near (gjt)walker Arpt, Mesa, Colorado

Event narrative

A peak wind gust of 61 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at the Grand Junction Regional Airport.

Wider weather episode

Moisture increased across western Colorado ahead of the next Pacific system. This, paired with daytime heating, led to scattered showers and thunderstorms. The stronger storms produced gusty winds in excess of 58 mph across the Grand Valley.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1092215. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.