Thunderstorm Wind in Moffat County, Colorado

Thunderstorm Wind July 14, 2024 · Moffat County, Colorado

71 mph

Measured gust (62 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Great Divide (40.7595, -107.8470).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1206697. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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