Thunderstorm Wind in Moffat County, Colorado

Thunderstorm Wind July 4, 2023 · Moffat County, Colorado

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

$25K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A strong thunderstorm moved over rural portions of Moffat County. Gusty winds associated with the high-based storm produced significant wind damage across Black Mountain Road. Many trees fell across the road and stranded motorists. Some of the trees were 16 to 20 inches in diameter. No sensors nearby but wind gusts were estimated to be at least 60 mph.

The wider storm

An upper level trough tracked across the Northern Rockies, dragging its base across the Western Slope. This resulted in increased instability which fueled scattered showers and thunderstorms. Convection was high-based given the abundance of dry air at the lower levels. Strong outflow from collapsing storms produced gusty winds which resulted in some damage across portions of Moffat County.

Began near Craig Messa View Ran (40.7574, -107.3342).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1098574. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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