High Wind in Animas River Basin, Colorado

High Wind May 13, 2026 · Animas River Basin, Colorado

58 mph

Measured gust (50 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

At approximately 4:42 PM MDT, the KDRO ASOS at the Durango-La Plata County Airport recorded a gust of 58 mph. Other sensors around the zone measured gusts of 45 to 50 mph. No reports of injuries, damages, or fatalities were received in association with this event.

The wider storm

Strong southwesterly flow developed across the southwestern United States on May 13, bringing with it hot and dry near-surface air. By mid-day, a well-mixed atmosphere supported strengthening surface winds across much of western Colorado.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1341414. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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