Baker, CA

12:27 PM PDT on May 24, 2012 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 2093 ft
Lon: 116.0° W
Lat: 35.4° N
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Tropical Weather: Invest 94 (North Atlantic) Hurricane Bud (East Pacific) Typhoon Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Jessica Parker
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Rain and thunderstorms will continue across parts of the Midwest and Central Plains on Thursday as low pressure forms along a cold front extending through the Central U.S. The heaviest amounts of rain are anticipated near the front in areas of northern Wisconsin, southern Minnesota and Iowa. There is a slight risk of severe storms for the Upper and Mid-Mississippi Valleys Thursday afternoon and night with damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes.

In the West, a strong storm system will drop southward from the Gulf of Alaska on Thursday. This system will lead to an increase in showers and possible thunderstorms across the Pacific Northwest and Northern Intermountain West. The colder airmass accompanying this system will lower snow levels in the mountains and cause temperatures to run about 10 degrees below normal for this time of year. Meanwhile, winds will pick up across the rest of the West, increasing fire danger potential across the Southwest and parts of southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado.

In the East, light showers and afternoon thunderstorms will remain possible across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. To the south, heavy rain and strong thunderstorms with gusty winds are expected to continue across the southern tip of Florida. Saturated grounds from heavy rainfall that occurred during the last couple of days combined with Thursday\'s rainfall will continue flood concerns near Miami-Dade County.
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Rain and thunderstorms will continue across parts of the Midwest and Central Plains on Thursday as low pressure forms along a cold front extending through the Central U.S. The heaviest amounts of rain are anticipated near the front in areas of northern Wisconsin, southern Minnesota and Iowa. There is a slight risk of severe storms for the Upper and Mid-Mississippi Valleys Thursday afternoon and night with damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes.

In the West, a strong storm system will drop southward from the Gulf of Alaska on Thursday. This system will lead to an increase in showers and possible thunderstorms across the Pacific Northwest and Northern Intermountain West. The colder airmass accompanying this system will lower snow levels in the mountains and cause temperatures to run about 10 degrees below normal for this time of year. Meanwhile, winds will pick up across the rest of the West, increasing fire danger potential across the Southwest and parts of southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado.

In the East, light showers and afternoon thunderstorms will remain possible across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. To the south, heavy rain and strong thunderstorms with gusty winds are expected to continue across the southern tip of Florida. Saturated grounds from heavy rainfall that occurred during the last couple of days combined with Thursday\'s rainfall will continue flood concerns near Miami-Dade County.
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Baker Weather at a Glance

Updated 11:56 AM PDT
Weather Station
Henderson (KHND)
Elevation
2493 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
81 °F
Feels Like 81 °F
Wind(mph)
7
Sunrise / Set
5:33 AM
7:49 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Clear 95 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 68 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 88 | 57 °F
Clear
Saturday
Partly Cloudy 75 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Clear 86 | 61 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 93 | 66 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.55 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
9%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KHND 241856Z 10006KT 10SM CLR 27/M08 A2970 RMK AO2 T02721083 SLP006
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
81 °F
Dew Point
17 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7 mph from East
Wind Gust
Health
UV
12 out of 16
Pollen
6.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Local Activity
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Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Windy. Winds from the SE at 5 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 104F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
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Nowcast
Wind Advisory in effect from 11 am to 8 PM PDT Friday...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KHND

Thursday, 24
Clear
95 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Clear
88 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
75 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
86 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
93 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
97 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
99 | 72 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
99 | 72 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
102 | 75 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
104 | 75 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 6:44 AM PDT on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Windy. Winds from the SE at 5 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 26 | 91 | 18 76 | 20
Wind 4 mph NNW mph 27 mph SW 24 mph SSW
Humidity 17% % 6% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 14% % 11% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:33 AM
7:49 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.14], Average RMSE [1.47]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.13], Average RMSE [1.25] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:44 AM PDT on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 29 83 | 37 73 | 10 63 | 23
Wind 28 mph SSW 31 mph SW 32 mph SW 26 mph SW
Humidity 21% 19% 8% 21%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 12% 12% 6%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:32 AM
7:49 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.02], Average RMSE [1.55]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.12], Average RMSE [1.50] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:44 AM PDT on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 26 70 | 25 74 | 22 64 | 22
Wind 21 mph SW 13 mph SW 8 mph SW 4 mph SW
Humidity 27% 18% 13% 18%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 44% 35% 21% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:32 AM
7:50 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.52], Average RMSE [1.43]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.51], Average RMSE [1.26] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:44 AM PDT on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 26 78 | 23 84 | 16 71 | 16
Wind 4 mph WSW 4 mph East 4 mph ESE 1 mph ESE
Humidity 25% 12% 7% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
7:51 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.85], Average RMSE [1.41]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.66], Average RMSE [1.46] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:44 AM PDT on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 21 86 | 17 91 | 17 76 | 16
Wind 2 mph North 4 mph East 7 mph South 7 mph SSW
Humidity 17% 8% 6% 10%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
7:51 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.52], Average RMSE [1.68]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.76], Average RMSE [1.53] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:44 AM PDT on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 20 90 | 22 94 | 20 76 | 20
Wind 5 mph SW 9 mph South 11 mph SSW 8 mph SW
Humidity 13% 8% 7% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
7:51 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.91], Average RMSE [2.05]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.75], Average RMSE [1.71] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:44 AM PDT on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 23 92 | 29 95 | 21 80 | 26
Wind 6 mph WSW 5 mph SSW 7 mph SW 9 mph SW
Humidity 15% 11% 7% 13%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
7:51 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.52], Average RMSE [2.15]
Source: BestForecast at 6:44 AM PDT on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 75 | 27 94 | 29 92 | 21 80 | 25
Wind 9 mph North 10 mph NNE 5 mph NNE 1 mph WSW
Humidity 16% 10% 7% 13%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
7:51 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.58], Average RMSE [2.04]
Source: BestForecast at 6:44 AM PDT on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 28 94 | 29 100 | 29 81 | 31
Wind 1 mph NE 10 mph NNE 5 mph WSW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 17% 10% 8% 15%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
7:51 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.98], Average RMSE [2.34]
Source: BestForecast at 6:44 AM PDT on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 104F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 77 | 35 93 | 39 102 | 38 83 | 36
Wind 3 mph South 6 mph South 12 mph SW 9 mph SSW
Humidity 21% 15% 10% 17%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
7:51 PM
Source: BestForecast at 6:44 AM PDT on May 24, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 77 | 36 94 | 41 98 | 40 81 | 36
Wind 6 mph SSW 8 mph South 13 mph SW 8 mph SSW
Humidity 22% 15% 12% 19%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 3% 4% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
7:51 PM
Scientific Forecaster Discussion — MOS Weather Graph
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History & Almanac
May 24, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KDAG) 91 °F 62 °F
Record (KDAG) 106 °F (2001) 47 °F (1953)
Yesterday 95 °F 75 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
Barstow, CA 51 miles 3.2 10:45 PM PDT
2012-05-23
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Friday Good
OZONE
Friday Good
PM2.5
Friday Good
CO
Friday Good
NO2
Astronomy
May. 24, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:33 AM PDT 7:49 PM PDT
Civil Twilight 5:04 AM PDT 8:18 PM PDT
Nautical Twilight 4:29 AM PDT 8:53 PM PDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:50 AM PDT 9:32 PM PDT
Moon 8:36 AM PDT 10:54 PM PDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 13m
Length of Day
14h 15m
Tomorrow will be 1m 13s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 13% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
New
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Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
91 °F
Palm Springs
91 °F
Blythe
91 °F
Needles
90 °F
Imperial
90 °F
Thermal
24 °F
Truckee-Tahoe
28 °F
South Lake Tahoe
30 °F
Alturas
35 °F
Weaverville
37 °F
Campo
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Leavitt Lake 19 in 9400 ft
Leavitt Meadows 0 in 7200 ft
Summit Meadow 1 in 9122 ft
Monitor Pass 0 in 8350 ft
Blue Lakes 0 in 8000 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Daggett-Barstow 79 °F Clear 10:50 AM PDT
Henderson 81 °F Clear 11:56 AM PDT
Las Vegas 81 °F Clear 11:56 AM PDT
North Las Vegas 80 °F Clear 11:53 AM PDT
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KHND)
Wind Speed: 6.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 100° (East)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KHND 241856Z 10006KT 10SM CLR 27/M08 A2970 RMK AO2 T02721083 SLP006

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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Tigers vs. Indians 12:05 PM EDT on May 24, 2012 Clear, 77 °F
Braves vs. Reds 7:10 PM EDT on May 24, 2012 Clear, 81 °F
Event Date Forecast
Numancia vs. Almería 8:00 PM CEST on May 24, 2012 Clear, High 80° F/ 27° C
Recreativo de Huelva vs. Valladolid 10:00 PM CEST on May 24, 2012 Clear, High 80° F/ 27° C
Event Date Forecast
Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 81 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
Event Date Forecast
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2012 Overcast, 76 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MesoWest Shadow Mountains (Mountain Pass, Mountain Pass, CA 78 °F 77 °F 17 °F 10% NNE  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 3643 ft 11:00 AM PDT MADIS
RAWS HORSE THIEF SPRINGS CA, Tecopa, CA 78 °F 77 °F 12 °F 8% North  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 5000 ft 11:51 AM PDT MADIS
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:46 AM MDT on May 24, 2012

... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 11 am PDT /11 am MST/ to
8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Friday...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect from 11 am PDT /11 am MST/ to
8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Friday for most of southern Nevada and
southeast California and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area
and Colorado River valley.

* Winds: southwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
possible.

* Timing: winds will increase during the morning hours and peak
during the afternoon... and gradually diminish around sunset.

* Locations: the Las Vegas Valley... Pahrump... Beatty...
Caliente... Pioche... Boulder City... Laughlin... Primm... Death
Valley... Yucca Valley... Morongo Valley... Needles... .Lake Mead
National Recreation Area.

* Impacts: strong Crosswinds creating difficult driving
conditions. Areas of blowing sand and dust are
possible... especially near Dry Lake beds. Visibilities may be
reduced at times due to the blowing sand and dust.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that Crosswinds are expected to be strong
enough to make driving difficult... especially for high profile
vehicles. In addition... strong winds over desert areas could result
in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in
blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution.





Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:46 AM PDT on May 24, 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to
11 PM PDT Friday for strong winds and low relative humidity for
fire weather zones 226... 227... 228 and 229...

* affected area... in California... fire weather zone 226 Owens
Valley/southern Inyo Forest... fire weather zone 227 Death
Valley National Park... fire weather zone 228 Mojave Desert and
fire weather zone 229 lower Colorado River valley.

* Timing... red flag criteria is expected to be met as winds
increase across Southern California by late this afternoon ahead
of an unseasonably strong area of low pressure. Gusty winds will
subside slightly in some areas and rh values may recover briefly
overnight to below criteria... but will easily meet criteria
again by late Friday morning areawide.

* Wind... southwest to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 35 mph
today... and gusts up near 50 mph on Friday. The east slopes of
the Sierra may see their strongest winds tonight when gusts to
60 mph are possible.

* Humidity... minimum values 8 to 15 percent.

* Impacts... the combination of gusty winds... low relative
humidity and dry fuels will create conditions that are
favorable for extreme fire behavior.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring or are imminent. A combination of strong
winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will create
extreme fire growth potential.



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Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:00 am PDT on May 24, 2012

... Two area high minimum temperature records set Wednesday...

The low temperatures on Wednesday... may 23... at the official climate
station for Las Vegas located at McCarran Intl Airport only fell to
78 degrees. This breaks the record of 77 degrees previously set in
2005. Records for Las Vegas date back to 1937.

The low temperature on Wednesday... may 23... only fell to 61 degrees
at the Bishop Airport in California. This breaks the previous record
of 58 degrees set in 1979. Records for Bishop date to 1944.

The above information is preliminary and is subject to a final
review before being certified by the National climatic data center.



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