High Wind — Eastern Las Animas County, Colorado
2016-12-16 · Eastern Las Animas County, Colorado
56 EG
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Wider weather episode
A strong upper level jet stream moving across southern Colorado generated strong to high winds, which blew down a few power poles and trees and tipped over semi-trailers. Wind gusts between 60 mph and 70 mph were noted along the I-25 corridor counties. Wind gusts between 70 and 80 mph were observed across the eastern mountains and adjacent lee slopes. The highest wind gust reported was 83 mph, recorded at Weston (Las Animas County).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 670395. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.