Needles, CA

3:42 AM PDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 564 ft
Lon: 114.6° W
Lat: 34.8° N
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Weather Summary
Jessica Parker
Weather Underground Forecast for Friday, May 25, 2012.

Expect more active weather to develop across the Great Lakes on Friday, as a low pressure system moves from the Upper Midwest into eastern Canada. This system will push a cold front over the Great Lakes and Midwest, producing scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. There is a slight chance that some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds and large hail. Rainfall totals will range from 1 to 2 inches, with over 2 inches likely in areas of severe weather development.

Behind this activity in the West, a low pressure system will move over the Great Basin and into the Southern Rockies. Flow around this system will produce cooler temperatures across the West, while also triggering scattered showers over the Pacific Northwest, northern California, and Intermountain West. Snow showers may develop again across the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies.

Meanwhile in the East, high pressure builds from the Plains, over the Mississippi River Valley, and into the Eastern US. This will keep moisture away to the north, allowing for dry, sunny, and warm conditions. High temperatures will range in the 80s and 90s from the Central Plains through the Eastern Valleys, with parts of the Southern US reaching into the lower 100s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Friday, May 25, 2012.

Expect more active weather to develop across the Great Lakes on Friday, as a low pressure system moves from the Upper Midwest into eastern Canada. This system will push a cold front over the Great Lakes and Midwest, producing scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. There is a slight chance that some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds and large hail. Rainfall totals will range from 1 to 2 inches, with over 2 inches likely in areas of severe weather development.

Behind this activity in the West, a low pressure system will move over the Great Basin and into the Southern Rockies. Flow around this system will produce cooler temperatures across the West, while also triggering scattered showers over the Pacific Northwest, northern California, and Intermountain West. Snow showers may develop again across the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies.

Meanwhile in the East, high pressure builds from the Plains, over the Mississippi River Valley, and into the Eastern US. This will keep moisture away to the north, allowing for dry, sunny, and warm conditions. High temperatures will range in the 80s and 90s from the Central Plains through the Eastern Valleys, with parts of the Southern US reaching into the lower 100s.
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Needles Weather at a Glance

Updated 3:33 AM MST
Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
77.3 °F
Feels Like 78 °F
Wind(mph)
0.0
Sunrise / Set
5:28 AM
7:42 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Clear 75 °F
Clear
Friday
Clear 93 °F
Clear
Friday Night
Clear 63 °F
Clear
Saturday
Partly Cloudy 82 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 93 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Clear 99 | 68 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.39 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
41%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KEED 250956Z AUTO 21019G24KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A2948 RMK AO2 PK WND 21027/0857 SLP950 T02610106
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Heat Index
78 °F
Dew Point
52 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
11.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
6.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Local Activity
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Windy. Winds from the South at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 106F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 106F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 109F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 106F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 104F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
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Wind Advisory in effect from 8 am this morning to 11 PM MST this evening...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KAZMOHAV2

Friday, 25
Clear
93 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
82 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
93 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
99 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
102 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
102 | 73 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
106 | 75 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
106 | 70 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
109 | 79 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
106 | 73 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 1:16 AM MST on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Windy. Winds from the South at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 76 | 66 89 | 48 89 | 36 76 | 37
Wind 20 mph SSE 27 mph South 26 mph SSW 19 mph WSW
Humidity 67% 23% 14% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 11% 17% 11% 21%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:28 AM
7:42 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.83], Average RMSE [1.69]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.79], Average RMSE [2.44] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:16 AM MST on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 36 72 | 29 80 | 31 72 | 35
Wind 13 mph SW 5 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 2 mph WNW
Humidity 35% 20% 16% 25%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 24% 29% 27% 13%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:28 AM
7:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.28], Average RMSE [1.77]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.96], Average RMSE [2.56] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:16 AM MST on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 36 85 | 35 89 | 31 80 | 34
Wind 3 mph NW 2 mph NNE 3 mph NW 3 mph NW
Humidity 34% 16% 12% 18%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 31% 26% 26% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:27 AM
7:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.23], Average RMSE [1.82]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.26], Average RMSE [2.23] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:16 AM MST on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 36 91 | 30 96 | 32 84 | 35
Wind 6 mph NNE 3 mph NE 4 mph SSW 2 mph SSW
Humidity 26% 11% 10% 16%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:27 AM
7:44 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.46], Average RMSE [1.98]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.47], Average RMSE [2.60] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:16 AM MST on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 36 95 | 33 98 | 36 82 | 35
Wind 2 mph SE 10 mph South 9 mph SSW 2 mph SSW
Humidity 24% 11% 11% 17%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
7:45 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.68], Average RMSE [2.70]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.50], Average RMSE [2.74] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:16 AM MST on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 35 95 | 34 100 | 33 83 | 35
Wind 1 mph NE 2 mph SE 3 mph WSW 2 mph WNW
Humidity 24% 12% 9% 17%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
7:45 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.68], Average RMSE [2.61]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.81], Average RMSE [2.84] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:16 AM MST on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 106F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 77 | 38 98 | 18 104 | 19 88 | 37
Wind 5 mph North 4 mph North 3 mph WNW 3 mph WNW
Humidity 23% 5% 4% 17%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
7:45 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.61], Average RMSE [2.53]
Source: BestForecast at 1:16 AM MST on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 106F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 78 | 34 101 | 33 104 | 31 87 | 32
Wind 2 mph NNW 3 mph South 7 mph South 6 mph SSW
Humidity 20% 9% 8% 14%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
7:45 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.24], Average RMSE [3.01]
Source: BestForecast at 1:16 AM MST on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 109F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 75 | 34 101 | 45 105 | 34 88 | 43
Wind 4 mph South 8 mph South 12 mph SW 8 mph SSW
Humidity 22% 15% 8% 20%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
7:45 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.80], Average RMSE [3.19]
Source: BestForecast at 1:16 AM MST on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 106F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 80 | 41 98 | 47 104 | 45 86 | 48
Wind 6 mph South 10 mph South 13 mph SW 8 mph SSW
Humidity 23% 17% 13% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
7:45 PM
Source: BestForecast at 1:16 AM MST on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 104F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 75 | 46 96 | 51 102 | 40 84 | 37
Wind 5 mph South 9 mph South 11 mph SW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 35% 22% 11% 17%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
7:45 PM
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KEED) 98 °F 70 °F
Record (KEED) 110 °F (1951) 50 °F (1965)
Yesterday 97.2 °F 72.9 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Friday Good
PM2.5
Friday Good
OZONE
Friday Good
CO
Friday Good
NO2
Astronomy
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:28 AM PDT 7:42 PM PDT
Civil Twilight 4:59 AM PDT 8:11 PM PDT
Nautical Twilight 4:24 AM PDT 8:46 PM PDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:46 AM PDT 9:24 PM PDT
Moon 9:29 AM PDT 11:25 PM PDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 11m
Length of Day
14h 13m
Tomorrow will be 1m 9s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 18% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
82 °F
Needles
75 °F
Blythe
72 °F
Palm Springs
72 °F
Thermal
71 °F
Twentynine Palms
32 °F
Truckee-Tahoe
35 °F
Weaverville
36 °F
Mount Shasta
37 °F
Blue Canyon
37 °F
Alturas
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Leavitt Meadows 1 in 7200 ft
Leavitt Lake 19 in 9400 ft
Sonora Pass 0 in 8800 ft
Summit Meadow 2 in 9122 ft
Poison Flat 0 in 7900 ft
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Needles 79 °F Clear 2:56 AM PDT
Bullhead City 79 °F Clear 3:35 AM MST
Kingman 68 °F Clear 2:48 AM MST
Boulder City 72 °F Clear 3:35 AM PDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KEED)
Wind Speed: 19.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 146° (SE)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KEED 250956Z AUTO 21019G24KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A2948 RMK AO2 PK WND 21027/0857 SLP950 T02610106

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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Royals vs. Orioles 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 81 °F
Cubs vs. Pirates 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F
Event Date Forecast
Athletic vs. Barcelona 12:00 PM CEST on May 25, 2012 Scattered Clouds, High 86° F/ 30° C
Barcelona vs. Athletic 10:00 PM CEST on May 25, 2012 Scattered Clouds, High 86° F/ 30° C
Event Date Forecast
Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 85 °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 25, 2012 Overcast, 74 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
WA6GDF Colorado River near Needles Bridg, Mohave Valley, AZ 77.3 °F 78 °F 52 °F 41% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 479 ft 3:33 AM MST Normal  
NEEDLES KOA, Needles, CA 78.4 °F 78 °F 34 °F 20% SSW  at  3.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 568 ft 3:42 AM PDT Rapid Fire  
RAWS HAVASU AZ, Topock, AZ 78 °F 79 °F 52 °F 41% SSE  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 475 ft 2:52 AM MST MADIS
Moon Ridge, Fort Mohave, AZ 78.6 °F 79 °F 50 °F 37% South  at  16.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 750 ft 3:42 AM MST Rapid Fire  
Mirage Estates, Laughlin, NV 78.8 °F 79 °F 50 °F 37% SSE  at  2.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 715 ft 3:42 AM PDT Rapid Fire  
West Laughlin, Laughlin, NV 76.0 °F 78 °F 49 °F 39% NNE  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 640 ft 3:40 AM PDT Normal  
Bill at Desert Foothills Estates, Bullhead City, AZ 78.6 °F 79 °F 49 °F 35% SSE  at  6.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 994 ft 3:42 AM MST Rapid Fire  
Yucca Vista, Yucca, AZ 75.4 °F 77 °F 44 °F 33% SSE  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1319 ft 3:42 AM MST Rapid Fire  
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:47 AM MDT on May 25, 2012

... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 8 am PDT /8 am MST/ this
morning to 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ this evening...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect from 8 am PDT /8 am MST/ this
morning to 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ this evening.

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

* Timing: winds will increase early this morning with the
strongest winds expected during the afternoon... before
decreasing by late evening.

* Locations: included but not limited to the Las Vegas Valley...
   Pahrump... Beatty... Boulder City... Laughlin... Primm... Death
Valley... Yucca Valley... Morongo Valley... Needles... Lake Mead
National Recreation Area.

* Impacts: strong Crosswinds will create 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 2:42 PM PDT on May 24, 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect until 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.





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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