Thunderstorm Wind — Montezuma, Colorado

2021-08-16 · near (cez)cortez Arpt, Montezuma, Colorado

Event narrative

A peak wind gust of 71 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at the Cortez Municipal Airport.

Wider weather episode

A midlevel disturbance trekked across the region. This feature tapped into low-level moisture to produce scattered showers and thunderstorms. The stronger storms produced gusty winds in excess of 70 mph at the Cortez Municipal Airport.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 967338. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.