Thunderstorm Wind — Kit Carson, Colorado

2024-08-22 · near Burlington Arpt, Kit Carson, Colorado

Event narrative

Public gave a conservative estimate of 70 mph winds with trees being bent over on the property.

Wider weather episode

In the afternoon of the 22nd, a boundary along Interstate 70 that was slowly moving south fired multiple thunderstorms. These initial storms began to cluster together near Burlington and produce extensive wind damage and two tornadoes that caused no damage. Hail up to 1.75 inches was also reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1212221. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.