Thunderstorm Wind — Montrose, Colorado

2021-09-18 · near (6v8)montrose Co Arp, Montrose, Colorado

Event narrative

A peak wind gust of 58 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at the Montrose Regional Airport.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave trough progressed across the region. As a result, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across western Colorado. However, dry low levels led to gusty winds rather than heavy wetting rains with convection. Some storms generated severe wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 974352. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.