Thunderstorm Wind — Pitkin, Colorado

2012-07-21 · near Redstone, Pitkin, Colorado

Event narrative

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree at Avalanche Road near Redstone, blocking both lanes of Highway 133.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms moving across western Colorado produced areas of heavy rainfall, with flooding being reported in Mesa County. Outflow winds from these storms also produced damage in Pitkin County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 479518. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.