Battlement Mesa, CO

10:21 AM MDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 5607 ft
Lon: 108.0° W
Lat: 39.5° N
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Active Advisory: High Wind Warning, Wind Advisory,  Fire Weather Warning (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Invest 94 (North Atlantic) Hurricane Bud (East Pacific) Typhoon Sanvu (Western Pacific)
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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Battlement Mesa Weather at a Glance

Updated 10:21 AM MDT
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Taughenbaugh Mesa, Rifle
Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
73.7 °F
Feels Like 76 °F
Wind(mph)
29.0
Sunrise / Set
5:50 AM
8:28 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Thunderstorm 82 °F
T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 81 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 70 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Clear 79 | 43 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 84 | 39 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.47 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
23%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KRIL 251553Z AUTO 19014G37KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A2965 RMK AO2 PK WND 20037/1544 SLP980 T02391017
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Heat Index
76 °F
Dew Point
34 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
29.0 mph from SW
Wind Gust
33.0 mph
Health
UV
7 out of 16
Pollen
9.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
tstorms Partly cloudy with rain showers, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 82F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight.
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
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Nowcast
Wind Advisory in effect until 10 PM MDT this evening...
High Wind Warning in effect from 10 am to 10 PM MDT Saturday...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KCORIFLE1

Friday, 25
Thunderstorm
82 | 54 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
81 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
70 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
79 | 43 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
84 | 39 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Partly Cloudy
86 | 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Partly Cloudy
86 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
90 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
91 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
90 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
tstorms Partly cloudy with rain showers, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 82F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 30 73 | 43 79 | 32 61 | 27
Wind 9 mph South 27 mph SSW 29 mph SSW 15 mph South
Humidity 46% 33% 17% 28%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 42% 41% 41% 26%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:28 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.56], Average RMSE [1.68]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.34], Average RMSE [2.31] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 43 73 | 39 75 | 52 52 | 27
Wind 12 mph SSE 36 mph SW 34 mph SW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 63% 28% 42% 36%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 28% 50% 61% 23%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.63], Average RMSE [1.93]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.27], Average RMSE [2.57] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 25 61 | 28 63 | 19 50 | 28
Wind 7 mph South 14 mph WSW 14 mph West 3 mph SSE
Humidity 53% 28% 19% 42%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 33% 39% 30% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.48], Average RMSE [1.88]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.81], Average RMSE [3.86] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 27 68 | 30 73 | 30 52 | 28
Wind 3 mph SSE 7 mph WSW 7 mph West 2 mph SE
Humidity 52% 24% 19% 38%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:30 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.17], Average RMSE [3.17]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.82], Average RMSE [3.61] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 28 73 | 32 81 | 23 54 | 23
Wind 5 mph SE 10 mph SW 11 mph WSW 2 mph SSE
Humidity 54% 21% 12% 30%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 10% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:31 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.88], Average RMSE [3.14]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.79], Average RMSE [3.79] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 25 72 | 30 86 | 37 54 | 25
Wind 3 mph SSE 8 mph WNW 7 mph NNW 5 mph ENE
Humidity 49% 20% 17% 30%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 32% 69% 7%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:31 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.42], Average RMSE [2.39]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.80], Average RMSE [3.92] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 27 73 | 34 82 | 36 55 | 28
Wind 6 mph East 5 mph NW 7 mph NNW 4 mph ENE
Humidity 51% 22% 18% 35%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 68% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:31 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.94], Average RMSE [3.29]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.07], Average RMSE [3.88] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 28 77 | 37 84 | 30 57 | 30
Wind 5 mph ESE 3 mph NW 6 mph NW 2 mph South
Humidity 41% 23% 13% 35%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 0% 0% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:31 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.95], Average RMSE [4.03]
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 32 77 | 37 86 | 36 61 | 28
Wind 5 mph SE 8 mph WSW 8 mph West 4 mph South
Humidity 53% 22% 16% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 4% 4% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:31 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.75], Average RMSE [3.61]
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 23 77 | 43 86 | 37 61 | 28
Wind 7 mph SSE 11 mph WSW 11 mph WSW 6 mph South
Humidity 39% 28% 17% 27%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 9% 12% 11%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:31 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 23 73 | 41 82 | 37 59 | 34
Wind 7 mph South 12 mph WSW 11 mph WSW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 38% 28% 19% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 11% 7% 3% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:31 PM
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May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KRIL) 77 °F 42 °F
Yesterday 69 °F 38 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 11
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:50 AM MDT 8:28 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:18 AM MDT 8:59 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:39 AM MDT 9:38 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:56 AM MDT 10:22 PM MDT
Moon 9:52 AM MDT No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 40m
Length of Day
14h 38m
Tomorrow will be 1m 24s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 19% 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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State Highs State Lows
77 °F
Delta
75 °F
Grand Junction
73 °F
Rifle
73 °F
Montrose
70 °F
Cortez
32 °F
Monarch Pass
33 °F
Leadville
33 °F
Kremmling
37 °F
Gunnison
39 °F
Hayden
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Mesa Lakes 0 in 10000 ft
Park Reservoir 0 in 9960 ft
Overland Reservoir 0 in 9880 ft
Bison Lake 17 in 10880 ft
McClure Pass 2 in 9500 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Rifle 75 °F Clear 9:53 AM MDT
Sunlight Mountain 54 °F Clear 10:48 AM MDT
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Wind Speed: 14.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 223° (SW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

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Royals vs. Orioles 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Clear, 79 °F
Cubs vs. Pirates 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Taughenbaugh Mesa, Rifle, CO 73.7 °F 76 °F 34 °F 23% SW  at  29.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5650 ft 10:21 AM MDT Rapid Fire
RAWS RIFLE CO, Rifle, CO 70 °F - 32 °F 24% SSW  at  15 mph 0.00 in / hr 6120 ft 8:51 AM MDT MADIS
CODOT Silt (7), Silt, CO 74 °F 76 °F 40 °F 28% SW  at  24 mph 0.00 in / hr 5369 ft 9:48 AM MDT MADIS
CODOT DeBeque Canyon (7), De Beque, CO 75 °F 77 °F 48 °F 39% SW  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 4792 ft 9:42 AM MDT MADIS
MesoWest New Castle East , New Castle, CO 74 °F 72 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 5546 ft 9:10 AM MDT MADIS
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High Wind Warning, Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:16 AM MDT on May 25, 2012

... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 10 am this morning to
10 PM MDT this evening...
... High Wind Warning in effect from 10 am to 10 PM MDT Saturday...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a High
Wind Warning... which is in effect from 10 am to 10 PM MDT
Saturday. The high wind watch is no longer in effect.

* Timing... Wind Advisory this morning through this evening. High
Wind Warning tomorrow morning through evening.

* Winds... southwest winds will pick up this morning with a few
gusts over 40 mph expected by mid morning. By this afternoon...
winds will be in the 20 to 35 mph range with a few gusts over
45 mph expected. These winds will be stronger on Saturday with
peak wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph.

* Visibility... visibility may be reduced to a few miles by dust
and sand lifted by the wind.

* Impacts... drivers of high-profile vehicles and motorcycles
should be alert to the danger of these winds especially when
driving along north to south oriented roadways. Also... individuals
planning outdoor activities should take precautions for strong
winds to occur today and Saturday. Hiking... camping... biking...
boating and off-Road activities may all be affected by these
strong winds.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Wind Advisory means that a significant wind event is expected
or occurring. Winds this strong can make driving difficult. Use
extra caution.

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







Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:03 AM MDT on May 25, 2012

... Red flag warning now in effect from 10 am this morning to 9 PM
MDT Saturday for gusty winds... low humidity... and dry fuels for
fire weather zones 200... 202... 203 and 293...
... Fire Weather Watch is cancelled for fire weather zones 200... 202...
203 and 293...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has cancelled the
Fire Weather Watch.

* 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 and
    fire weather zone 293 Gunnison basin forecast area.

* Winds... south to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph during the
afternoon... decreasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph in the valleys Friday night. South winds will pick up again
Saturday from 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 55 to 65 mph.

* Relative humidity... 9 to 14 percent in the afternoon. Humidity
recovery poor Friday night. 12 to 16 percent Saturday afternoon.

* Impacts... fire ignitions will be very difficult to control
Friday afternoon and evening and again Saturday with high rates
of spread expected. Some improvement in conditions are likely
tonight especially in the valleys while wind and low humidity
should persist across the mid-slopes.

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.