High Wind — Eastern Kiowa County, Colorado

2026-01-16 · Eastern Kiowa County, Colorado

Event narrative

There was an 80 mph gust measured near Towner, Colorado.

Wider weather episode

A passing jet maximum aloft, combined with a potent cold front coming in from the north, resulted in some strong wind gusts over the far eastern plains of Colorado.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1315376. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.