Thunderstorm Wind — Rio Blanco, Colorado

2017-09-14 · near Rangely Arpt, Rio Blanco, Colorado

Event narrative

A peak thunderstorm wind gust of 67 mph was measured by the Pinto RAWS automated weather station between Rangely and Meeker.

Wider weather episode

A jet stream flow at the base of a Pacific disturbance which moved through the region enhanced thunderstorm development which resulted in some storms that produced strong outflow winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 714303. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.