Thunderstorm Wind — Rio Blanco, Colorado

2023-08-02 · near Rangely Arpt, Rio Blanco, Colorado

Event narrative

A peak wind gust of 63 MPH was measured by an automated weather station 18 miles southeast of Massadona.

Wider weather episode

Abundant monsoon moisture remained across Western Colorado. This led to another round of showers and thunderstorms across much of the region. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. As a result of the heavy rain, some flash flooding and debris flows occurred in Mesa and Eagle counties. Additionally, gusty outflow winds in excess of 58 mph occurred across portions of the Western Slope. The passage of a weak trough across northwest Colorado resulted in some stronger storms. One storm in Routt County produced a funnel cloud.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1105494. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.