High Wind in Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Colorado

At approximately 5:31 PM MDT, the Colorado Department of Transportation road weather mesonet site at the Mesa County Line recorded a gust of 60 mph. Other sensors around the zone recorded gusts of 45-50 mph. No reports of injuries, damages, or fatalities were received in association with this event.

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.