Lightning — Montezuma, Colorado

2013-07-20 · near Mesa Verde Natl Park, Montezuma, Colorado

Event narrative

A lightning strike in Mesa Verde National Park caused a wildfire that was quickly contained. Other fires were also started by lightning in Montezuma County, including a wildfire on Sleeping Ute Mountain.

Wider weather episode

Widely scattered thunderstorms moved across Montezuma County during the afternoon of July 20th and sparked short-lived wildfires in Mesa Verde National Park and other locations.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 511891. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.