Thunderstorm Wind — Kit Carson, Colorado

2024-09-17 · near Flagler Arpt, Kit Carson, Colorado

Event narrative

Tree limbs 3/4 inch in diameter snapped off and outdoor furniture overturned as the winds came through.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed along a front during the afternoon hours resulting in numerous reports of wind gusts of 60-66 mph across eastern Colorado. Three quarter inch tree limbs and some lawn furniture were also overturned in Flagler as well.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1208536. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.