High Wind in Western Kiowa County, Colorado

High Wind April 3, 2011 · Western Kiowa County, Colorado

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

The wider storm

High winds affected a large portion of southern Colorado. Winds gusted over 80 mph in parts of El Paso County. Over 8000 customers lost power for a time in the Colorado Springs area, due mainly to trees and tree branches falling on power lines. Some structures and vehicles were also affected.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 303423. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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