High Wind — Kit Carson County, Colorado

2024-12-30 · Kit Carson County, Colorado

Event narrative

The ASOS 4 S Burlington (KITR) reported a 61 mph wind gust; visibility down to 2.5 miles in blowing dust was also reported. A 61 mph wind gust was also reported 8 NNW Flagler at Weather Underground site KCOFLAGL13. Additional wind gusts of 50-56 mph were also recorded across Kit Carson county throughout the day.

Wider weather episode

High winds developed across eastern Colorado during the day on December 30th, with the strongest wind gust being 61 mph in Burlington and 8 NNW Flagler.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1222538. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.