107 MPH Gust Recorded On Colorado Eastern Plains, Almost Category 3 Hurricane Force Wind
LAMAR, Colo. (CBS4) - High winds are slamming Colorado on Wednesday. The National Weather Service office in Pueblo recorded a 107 mph wind gust in Lamar shortly before 9 a.m.
The gust occurred just a strong front was sweeping through southeast Colorado. Very gusty winds are expected to continue through the day in that part of the state and virtually everywhere in Colorado.
A High Wind Warning is in effect until 5 p.m.
Long-distance travel is dangerous and not recommended across widespread areas of the state Wednesday.
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