Thunderstorm Wind — Rio Blanco, Colorado

2020-06-25 · near Rangely Arpt, Rio Blanco, Colorado

Event narrative

A peak wind gust of 65 mph was measured by the automated weather station at the Pinto RAWS site.

Wider weather episode

A midlevel trough progressed over western Colorado and produced scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms, generally north of I-70. Gusty outflow winds and brief heavy rain were the primary threats with storms with some areas seeing localized flooding as a result of the downpours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 890842. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.