Thunderstorm Wind in Delta County, Colorado

Thunderstorm Wind August 23, 2023 · Delta County, Colorado

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph downed power lines and knocked over some trees 1 mile west-southwest of Eckert.

The wider storm

Monsoon moisture fueled scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms across western Colorado. Even with the moisture, some of the stronger storms produced gusty winds in addition to heavy rain. One storm in Delta County produced wind gusts estimated to be in excess of 58 mph which resulted in some damage near Eckert.

Began near Orchard City (38.8400, -107.9700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1113788. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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