Winterhaven, California

... Wind Advisory in effect Colorado River valley until noon MST /11
am PST/ today...

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Wind Advisory
for the Colorado River valley... generally between Parker Dam and
Martinez Lake until noon MST /11 am PST.

Gusty north winds between 30 and 45 mph will continue along the
Colorado River valley until noon MST. Locations in the Wind Advisory
include Parker Dam... the city of Parker... Blythe... Ehrenberg... south
toward Martinez Lake.

Winds this strong can 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.



National Weather Service Phoenix is on the internet at

... Red flag warning in effect until 1 PM MST /noon PST/ this
afternoon for portions of the lower Colorado River valley due to
strong gusty northerly winds... low humidity and high fire danger...

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a red flag
warning... which is in effect until 1 PM MST /noon PST/ this
afternoon.

Strong gusty northerly winds... up to 35 mph... will persist along
portions of the lower Colorado River valley into the early
afternoon. A very dry air mass has overspread the area and humidity
levels have rapidly dropped to less than 15 percent in this area and
will remain low today. The strong gusty winds combined with low
humidity and dry fuels will create hazardous fire weather conditions
that will exist for most of the day. Winds are expected to diminish
later this afternoon... and remain light overnight.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Please advise the appropriate officials and fire crews in the
field of this red flag warning.



Meyers