Thunderstorm Wind — Moffat, Colorado

2024-07-14 · near Great Divide, Moffat, Colorado

Event narrative

Showers and thunderstorms formed off the higher terrain in the western half of Moffat County, and gradually drifted east. As it did so, these storms produced a wind gust to 71 mph, that was recorded by the Mesonet site GDRC2, 2 miles southwest of Great Divide. This was the only recorded gust of this strength. No reports of injuries or damage were received.

Wider weather episode

Increasing moisture associated with a weak monsoonal push led to the development of widespread showers and thunderstorms on the afternoon of the 14th. As this was the first day of the monsoonal surge, surface levels remained dry. This led to predominantly virga showers and storms, as well as strong, gusty outflow winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1206697. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.