Southwest San Juan Mountains

... 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.

... Red flag warning remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening
for gusty winds... low humidity... and dry fuels for fire weather
zones 200... 202... 203... 207... 290... 292 and 293...

* affected area... in Colorado...

    fire weather zone 200 little snake forecast area...
    fire weather zone 202 White River forecast area...
    fire weather zone 203 Grand Junction forecast area...
    fire weather zone 207 Durango forecast area...
    fire weather zone 290 Paradox Valley forecast area...
    fire weather zone 292 North Fork forecast area and
    fire weather zone 293 Gunnison basin forecast area.

* Winds... south to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
in in the valleys. Wind gusts up to 75 mph over the higher
terrain.

* Relative humidity... 11 to 16 percent.

* Impacts... fire ignitions will be very difficult to control
with high rates of spread expected.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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

Please advise the appropriate officials and affected field
personnel of this red flag warning.

05/26/2012 1024 am

12 miles N of Dolores, Dolores County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m76 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at salter RAWS site




05/26/2012 0300 PM

1 miles ESE of red mountainres, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m78 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Putney observation site in San Juans.




05/26/2012 0400 PM

1 miles ESE of Red Mountain, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m79 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Putney observation site in San Juan
            Mountains




05/26/2012 1024 am

12 miles N of Dolores, Dolores County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m76 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at salter RAWS site




05/26/2012 0300 PM

1 miles ESE of red mountainres, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m78 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Putney observation site in San Juans.




05/26/2012 0400 PM

1 miles ESE of Red Mountain, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m79 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Putney observation site in San Juan
            Mountains




05/25/2012 0500 PM

1 miles ESE of Red Mountain, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m75 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Putney observation site in San Juans




05/25/2012 0500 PM

2 miles se of Silverton, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m69 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Kendall Mountain site in San Juan
            Mountains.




05/25/2012 0600 PM

1 miles ESE of red mountainerton, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m72 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Putney observation site in San Juan
            Mountains.




05/25/2012 1100 PM

1 miles ESE of red mountainluride, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m75 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Putney observation site in San Juan
            Mountains that occurred yesterday may 25




05/26/2012 0400 PM

1 miles ESE of Red Mountain, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m79 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Putney observation site in San Juan
            Mountains





05/26/2012 0300 PM

1 miles ESE of Red Mountain, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m78 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Putney observation site in San Juans.





05/26/2012 1024 am

12 miles N of Dolores, Dolores County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m76 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at salter RAWS site





05/25/2012 1100 PM

1 miles ESE of Red Mountain, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m75 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Putney observation site in San Juan
            Mountains that occurred yesterday may 25





05/25/2012 0500 PM

2 miles se of Silverton, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m69 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Kendall Mountain site in San Juan
            Mountains.




05/25/2012 0600 PM

1 miles ESE of red mountainerton, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m72 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Putney observation site in San Juan
            Mountains.




05/25/2012 0500 PM

1 miles ESE of Red Mountain, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m75 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Putney observation site in San Juans




05/25/2012 0500 PM

2 miles se of Silverton, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m69 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Kendall Mountain site in San Juan
            Mountains.





05/25/2012 0500 PM

1 miles ESE of Red Mountain, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m75 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Putney observation site in San Juans





05/25/2012 0600 PM

1 miles ESE of Red Mountain, San Juan County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust m72 mph, reported by mesonet.


            Peak wind gust at Putney observation site in San Juan
            Mountains.