Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus

... High Wind Warning remains in effect until 10 PM MDT this
evening...

* timing... the strongest wind speeds are expected early this
evening.

* Winds... southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with peak gusts to 75 mph
or greater.

* Visibility... visibility may be reduced to a few miles in
blowing dust.

* Impacts... drivers of high-profile vehicles and motorcycles
should be alert to the danger of these winds. Individuals
planning outdoor activities should take precautions. It is
recommended that loose objects such as patio furniture and
trash cans be secured.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.

People... especially those with respiratory illnesses... heart
disease... the elderly... and children are encouraged to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

05/26/2012 1014 am

Douglas Pass, Garfield County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m86 mph, reported by mesonet.





05/26/2012 1014 am

Douglas Pass, Garfield County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m86 mph, reported by mesonet.





05/25/2012 0424 PM

3 miles E of Rifle, Garfield County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m53 mph, reported by ASOS.





05/26/2012 1014 am

Douglas Pass, Garfield County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m86 mph, reported by mesonet.






05/25/2012 0118 PM

1 miles S of Meeker, Rio Blanco County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m48 mph, reported by ASOS.





05/25/2012 0125 PM

3 miles E of Rifle, Garfield County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m48 mph, reported by ASOS.





05/25/2012 0424 PM

3 miles E of Rifle, Garfield County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m53 mph, reported by ASOS.





05/25/2012 0424 PM

3 miles E of Rifle, Garfield County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m53 mph, reported by ASOS.






05/25/2012 0118 PM

1 miles S of Meeker, Rio Blanco County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m48 mph, reported by ASOS.






05/25/2012 0125 PM

3 miles E of Rifle, Garfield County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m48 mph, reported by ASOS.