Alamosa, CO

4:57 PM MDT on May 26, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 7546 ft
Lon: 105.9° W
Lat: 37.5° N
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Active Advisory: High Wind Warning (US Severe Weather) Active Notice: Record Report
Tropical Weather: Subtropical Storm Beryl (North Atlantic) Post-Tropical Cyclone Bud (East Pacific) Tropical Storm Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, May 26, 2012. A busy day greeted parts of the country at the start of the Memorial Day weekend. First, Subtropical Storm Beryl formed off the Carolina Coast and was expected to move slowly west-southwestward toward the northeast coast of Florida. Beryl is anticipated to make landfall late Sunday evening or early Monday with tropical storm strength winds before lingering over the area through Tuesday. Northern Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia are currently suffering through an exceptional drought, so the significant rain from Beryl will help to alleviate some of the drought.

Meanwhile, an intense heat wave gripped the Southern Plains and Southeast on Saturday. This heat wave produced temperatures well into the 90s for a wide swath the country from eastern New Mexico through Georgia. Temperatures in the 90s were also observed well north into the Central Plains and Ohio Valley. Heat index values, which tell how warm the air feels, rose above 100 degrees along the Gulf Coast where the humidity was elevated. This heat wave was expected to continue and expand Sunday, with more areas warming above 100 degrees.

While no severe weather has formed by the early afternoon, there remains a slight risk of severe weather in the Plains into the evening. This severe weather can include strong thunderstorms, large hail, strong winds, and even tornadoes. Residents in the Plains should monitor local weather conditions.

The Southern Plains and Southeast rose into the 90s and 100s, while the Northeast saw temperatures in the 70s and 80s. The Southwest rose into the 80s and 90s, while the Northwest saw temperatures in the 70s.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, May 26, 2012. A busy day greeted parts of the country at the start of the Memorial Day weekend. First, Subtropical Storm Beryl formed off the Carolina Coast and was expected to move slowly west-southwestward toward the northeast coast of Florida. Beryl is anticipated to make landfall late Sunday evening or early Monday with tropical storm strength winds before lingering over the area through Tuesday. Northern Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia are currently suffering through an exceptional drought, so the significant rain from Beryl will help to alleviate some of the drought.

Meanwhile, an intense heat wave gripped the Southern Plains and Southeast on Saturday. This heat wave produced temperatures well into the 90s for a wide swath the country from eastern New Mexico through Georgia. Temperatures in the 90s were also observed well north into the Central Plains and Ohio Valley. Heat index values, which tell how warm the air feels, rose above 100 degrees along the Gulf Coast where the humidity was elevated. This heat wave was expected to continue and expand Sunday, with more areas warming above 100 degrees.

While no severe weather has formed by the early afternoon, there remains a slight risk of severe weather in the Plains into the evening. This severe weather can include strong thunderstorms, large hail, strong winds, and even tornadoes. Residents in the Plains should monitor local weather conditions.

The Southern Plains and Southeast rose into the 90s and 100s, while the Northeast saw temperatures in the 70s and 80s. The Southwest rose into the 80s and 90s, while the Northwest saw temperatures in the 70s.
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Now
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Temperature
78 °F
Feels Like 78 °F
Wind(mph)
42
Sunrise / Set
5:46 AM
8:15 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Clear 32 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 55 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Clear 34 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 68 | 39 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 73 | 39 °F
Clear
Wednesday
Clear 72 | 37 °F
Clear
Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.31 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
13%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KVTP 051854Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M13 A3031 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
78 °F
Dew Point
24 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
42 mph from SSW
Wind Gust
56 mph
Health
UV
3 out of 16
Pollen
10.60 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 32F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 25 to 55 mph with gusts to 65 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 55F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 34F. Windy. Winds from the West at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 68F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KVTP

Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
70 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
55 | 34 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
68 | 39 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
73 | 39 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
72 | 37 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Partly Cloudy
68 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Partly Cloudy
68 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Partly Cloudy
72 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Partly Cloudy
81 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 4
Partly Cloudy
81 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 32F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 25 to 55 mph with gusts to 65 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 14 70 | 23 57 | 21 46 | 21
Wind 22 mph SW 48 mph SW 52 mph SW 26 mph WSW
Humidity 25% 16% 24% 34%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 19% 28% 37% 24%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:15 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 55F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 34F. Windy. Winds from the West at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 7 55 | 25 50 | 16 39 | 0
Wind 19 mph WSW 23 mph WSW 25 mph West 11 mph West
Humidity 33% 30% 26% 18%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 16% 18% 17%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:15 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 68F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | -3 55 | -44 61 | 18 52 | -3
Wind 10 mph WSW 8 mph WSW 13 mph WSW 10 mph West
Humidity 19% 0% 18% 9%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 3% 3% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:16 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 0 64 | -41 73 | 36 41 | 7
Wind 7 mph West 3 mph WNW 4 mph South 2 mph WNW
Humidity 18% 0% 23% 22%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 7%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:17 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 12 64 | 30 72 | 45 55 | 34
Wind 5 mph WNW 3 mph NW 3 mph West 3 mph NNW
Humidity 29% 28% 38% 45%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 8% 58%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:17 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 27 61 | 36 68 | 41 46 | 36
Wind 3 mph NE 2 mph ENE 6 mph SE 3 mph NE
Humidity 65% 38% 37% 65%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 50% 13% 0% 45%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:17 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 41 59 | 34 57 | 30 43 | 19
Wind 1 mph WNW 4 mph SE 3 mph SW 9 mph West
Humidity 82% 38% 33% 39%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 15% 51% 16% 58%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:17 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 23 59 | 21 72 | 36 54 | -12
Wind 10 mph WSW 8 mph West 9 mph NW 10 mph WSW
Humidity 44% 23% 25% 5%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 58% 13% 82% 46%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:17 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 0 72 | 28 81 | 39 64 | 23
Wind 10 mph WSW 6 mph WSW 9 mph SW 7 mph WSW
Humidity 9% 20% 22% 19%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 34% 56% 62% 54%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:17 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 23 72 | 32 81 | 36 64 | 32
Wind 9 mph WSW 6 mph WSW 8 mph SW 6 mph West
Humidity 27% 23% 19% 30%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 57% 51% 45% 31%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:17 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 32 73 | 50 73 | 52 66 | 57
Wind 7 mph West 4 mph SW 7 mph SSW 6 mph WSW
Humidity 41% 43% 45% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 30%
Cloud Cover 17% 17% 73% 53%
Conditions Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:17 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 55 73 | 66 73 | 57 -9998 | -9998
Wind 7 mph West 5 mph SW 8 mph SW -9998 mph North
Humidity 94% 73% 53% 66%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 88% % % %
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:17 PM
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History & Almanac
May 26, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KALS) 72 °F 35 °F
Record (KALS) 84 °F (1953) 24 °F (1907)
Yesterday 81 °F 40 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 4
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
Cokedale, CO 64 miles 3.2 11:44 PM MDT
2012-05-23
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 26, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:46 AM MDT 8:15 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:16 AM MDT 8:45 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:39 AM MDT 9:22 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:57 AM MDT 10:04 PM MDT
Moon 10:47 AM MDT No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 28m
Length of Day
14h 28m
Tomorrow will be 1m 15s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 31% 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
97 °F
Lamar
96 °F
Pueblo
96 °F
La Junta
95 °F
Burlington
93 °F
Springfield
33 °F
Kremmling
35 °F
Wolf Creek Pass
37 °F
Monarch Pass
39 °F
Aspen
42 °F
Monument Pass
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Ute Creek 0 in 10650 ft
Medano Pass 0 in 9620 ft
Beartown 108 in 11600 ft
Cascade #2 0 in 8920 ft
Rough And Tumble 0 in 10360 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Alamosa 78 °F Clear 4:52 PM MDT
La Veta Pass This station is not reporting.
Saguache 79 °F Clear 4:46 PM MDT
Wolf Creek Pass 46 °F Overcast 5:15 PM MDT
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Denver, CO 		KALS 04:51PM On Time
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KVTP)
Wind Speed: NA kts.
Wind Dir: 210° (West)
Ceiling: Unlimited

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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Padres vs. Mets 1:10 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °F
Tigers vs. Twins 6:10 PM UTC on May 26, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 67 °F
Event Date Forecast
Las Palmas vs. Barcelona B 8:00 PM CEST on May 26, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 75° F/ 24° C
Los Angeles vs. Houston 2:30 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 Forecast not available.
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 27, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F
the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance 8:30 AM EDT on May 31, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 59 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
HADS RIO GRANDE RIVER AT ALAMOSA CO, Alamosa, CO 74 °F 72 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 7533 ft 4:15 PM MDT MADIS
North East of Alamosa, CO, Alamosa, CO 75.7 °F 75 °F 20 °F 12% SW  at  24.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7547 ft 4:32 PM MDT Normal  
Hooper, Hooper, CO 78.8 °F 77 °F 15 °F 9% SSW  at  26.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7559 ft 4:57 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
North West of, MONTE VISTA, CO 70.3 °F 75 °F 28 °F 21% SSW  at  25.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7709 ft 4:57 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
NE of Center, Center, CO 75.3 °F 76 °F 24 °F 15% SSW  at  38.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7630 ft 4:52 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
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High Wind Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:40 PM MDT on May 26, 2012

... High Wind Warning remains in effect until 8 PM MDT this
evening...

A High Wind Warning remains in effect until 8 PM MDT this
evening.

* Location... the I-25 corridor and southeast plains... San Luis
valley... Pikes Peak and the northern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains above 11000 feet... southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains... eastern San Juan and La Garita Mountains... the
eastern Sawatch and western Mosquito Range above 11000 feet...
and northern Fremont County.

* Cause and timing... a strong weather system approaching The
Rockies this afternoon will spread high winds across much of
south central and southeast Colorado.

* Wind... south to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts from 55 to
70 mph. The strongest gusts will be across the higher
mountains and along the southern Colorado border.

* Impact... strong winds will be a hazard to light weight and
high profile vehicles. Tree limb damage may occur... and light
weight objects will be blown around. Blowing dust will cause
reduced visibilities at times... and any fires could spread
quickly out of control.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

High winds capable of causing power outages and property damage
are expected.

These winds can cause lightweight objects to become dangerous
airborne projectiles. High profile vehicles and vehicles pulling
trailers can be flipped by Crosswinds. Blowing dust can quickly
reduce visibility to near zero... resulting in hazardous driving
conditions and accidents involving motorists taken by surprise.
Blowing dust or sand can also be a health hazard for those with
respiratory problems. Secure lightweight objects. Avoid traveling
on roads with Crosswinds.





Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:25 PM MDT on May 26, 2012

... Record high temperature set in Colorado Springs...

a record high temperature of 90 degrees was set in Colorado Springs
today. This breaks the previous record of 89 degrees... set in 1942.



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