High Wind — Kit Carson County, Colorado

2025-10-04 · Kit Carson County, Colorado

Event narrative

A 59 mph wind gust was recorded at the Burlington Airport via the ASOS site KITR.

Wider weather episode

A developing low pressure system led to strong non thunderstorm winds across eastern Colorado gusting 58-59 mph. The strongest of the winds was a 59 mph wind gust at the Burlington Airport and another 59 mph wind gust 2 SW Firstview in Cheyenne county.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1294430. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.