Battlement Mesa, CO

2:28 PM MDT on May 26, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 5607 ft
Lon: 108.0° W
Lat: 39.5° N
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Active Advisory: High Wind Warning,  Fire Weather Warning (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Subtropical Storm Beryl (North Atlantic) Post-Tropical Cyclone Bud (East Pacific) Typhoon Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Subtropical Storm Beryl formed late Friday off the Carolina Coast and is expected to move slowly southwestward over the weekend. The storm may maintain tropical storm strength as it approaches the northeast coast of Florida later Sunday night. The storm itself may dump a significant amount of rain on this part of Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia, potentially good news to an area that is currently in an exceptional drought.

The main weather feature over the nation will be a low pressure system moving off the Rockies and into the Plains on Saturday. Flow around this system continues pushing a warm front eastward, over the Plains and through the Midwest. Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop along this frontal boundary, from the Northern and Central Plains through the Great Lakes. Some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are most likely over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. By Saturday evening, the tail end of this system will reach the Northeast, bringing lighter and more widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region.

The back side of this broad low pressure system will continue pulling cool air in from Canada. This will allow for rain showers to turn to snow showers at the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies, Intermountain West, and Central Rockies. At the same time, strong and gusty winds will persist for the southern side of this system. In combination with warm and dry conditions, this will maintain high fire danger for the Southwest and Southern Rockies.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Subtropical Storm Beryl formed late Friday off the Carolina Coast and is expected to move slowly southwestward over the weekend. The storm may maintain tropical storm strength as it approaches the northeast coast of Florida later Sunday night. The storm itself may dump a significant amount of rain on this part of Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia, potentially good news to an area that is currently in an exceptional drought.

The main weather feature over the nation will be a low pressure system moving off the Rockies and into the Plains on Saturday. Flow around this system continues pushing a warm front eastward, over the Plains and through the Midwest. Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop along this frontal boundary, from the Northern and Central Plains through the Great Lakes. Some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are most likely over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. By Saturday evening, the tail end of this system will reach the Northeast, bringing lighter and more widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region.

The back side of this broad low pressure system will continue pulling cool air in from Canada. This will allow for rain showers to turn to snow showers at the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies, Intermountain West, and Central Rockies. At the same time, strong and gusty winds will persist for the southern side of this system. In combination with warm and dry conditions, this will maintain high fire danger for the Southwest and Southern Rockies.
Weather Underground Broadcast Network

Battlement Mesa Weather at a Glance

Updated 2:28 PM MDT
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Taughenbaugh Mesa, Rifle
Elevation
5650 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
81.8 °F
Feels Like 79 °F
Wind(mph)
23.0
Sunrise / Set
5:49 AM
8:29 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 84 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 64 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Clear 75 | 39 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 82 | 46 °F
Clear
Wednesday
Mostly Cloudy 84 | 46 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.32 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
13%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KRIL 261953Z AUTO 19022G35KT 10SM CLR 29/M08 A2958 RMK AO2 PK WND 21039/1921 SLP927 T02941078
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Heat Index
79 °F
Dew Point
26 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
23.0 mph from South
Wind Gust
25.0 mph
Health
UV
12 out of 16
Pollen
9.60 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the South after midnight.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight.
Friday
mostlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE after midnight.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South after midnight.
Sunday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 46F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 45F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
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High Wind Warning in effect until 10 PM MDT this evening...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KCORIFLE1

Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
84 | 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
64 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 28
Clear
75 | 39 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
82 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Mostly Cloudy
84 | 46 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Partly Cloudy
86 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Mostly Cloudy
88 | 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Partly Cloudy
88 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 46 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Monday, 4
Chance of a Thunderstorm
84 | 45 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 39 77 | 39 68 | 32 46 | 16
Wind 12 mph SSE 29 mph SSW 35 mph SW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 51% 25% 25% 30%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 28% 50% 61% 37%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
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 [1.97]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.26], Average RMSE [2.46] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 21 57 | 30 61 | 25 48 | 28
Wind 6 mph SSE 14 mph WSW 15 mph West 3 mph SW
Humidity 45% 34% 24% 44%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 35% 48% 38% 15%
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 [1.66], Average RMSE [2.45]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.25], Average RMSE [2.78] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 25 64 | 30 66 | 21 52 | 37
Wind 3 mph SE 7 mph WSW 8 mph WSW 2 mph SE
Humidity 63% 27% 17% 56%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 12% 9% 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 excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.33], Average RMSE [1.97]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.73], Average RMSE [4.13] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the South after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 23 72 | 27 77 | 30 54 | 30
Wind 5 mph ESE 8 mph SW 12 mph WSW 2 mph South
Humidity 50% 18% 17% 40%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 1% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:31 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.37], Average RMSE [4.07]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.78], Average RMSE [3.89] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 30 73 | 34 79 | 27 52 | 27
Wind 1 mph ESE 8 mph WNW 7 mph NNW 5 mph ENE
Humidity 53% 23% 14% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 22% 99% 100%
Conditions Clear Clear Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.06], Average RMSE [3.24]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.78], Average RMSE [4.07] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. 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 46 | 30 75 | 36 82 | 28 52 | 23
Wind 4 mph NE 5 mph NW 8 mph NNW 4 mph ENE
Humidity 53% 22% 13% 32%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 67% 49% 60% 15%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.59], Average RMSE [2.99]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.78], Average RMSE [4.18] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
mostlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 32 77 | 37 84 | 39 59 | 30
Wind 5 mph ESE 4 mph West 7 mph WNW 3 mph SE
Humidity 54% 23% 20% 32%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 50% 91% 65% 62%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Overcast Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.30], Average RMSE [3.95]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.02], Average RMSE [4.45] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 37 77 | 39 82 | 41 59 | 37
Wind 5 mph ESE 4 mph WSW 4 mph West 5 mph South
Humidity 53% 24% 23% 42%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 95% 65% 24% 58%
Conditions Overcast Mostly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.16], Average RMSE [4.48]
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 46F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 39 77 | 48 82 | 54 59 | 45
Wind 6 mph SSE 12 mph WSW 11 mph WSW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 64% 37% 36% 55%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 80% 66% 52% 63%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.30], Average RMSE [4.37]
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 45F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 39 70 | 55 79 | 54 57 | 39
Wind 5 mph South 12 mph WSW 10 mph West 4 mph SSW
Humidity 77% 58% 39% 50%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 75% 65% 55% 58%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:32 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 32 70 | 46 81 | 45 59 | 36
Wind 4 mph SSE 11 mph WSW 10 mph West 4 mph South
Humidity 61% 44% 26% 41%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 62% 35% 8% %
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:32 PM
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May 26, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KRIL) 77 °F 42 °F
Yesterday 87 °F 48 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 3
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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. 26, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:49 AM MDT 8:29 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:18 AM MDT 9:00 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:39 AM MDT 9:39 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:55 AM MDT 10:24 PM MDT
Moon 10:53 AM MDT 12:06 AM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 42m
Length of Day
14h 39m
Tomorrow will be 1m 20s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 30% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
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Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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93 °F
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93 °F
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33 °F
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35 °F
Wolf Creek Pass
37 °F
Monarch Pass
39 °F
Aspen
42 °F
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Rifle 85 °F Clear 1:53 PM MDT
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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
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Sampdoria vs. A.S. Varese 6:00 PM CEST on May 26, 2012 Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
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Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 27, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Taughenbaugh Mesa, Rifle, CO 81.8 °F 79 °F 26 °F 13% South  at  23.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5650 ft 2:28 PM MDT Rapid Fire
RAWS RIFLE CO, Rifle, CO 82 °F 80 °F 18 °F 9% SSW  at  23 mph 0.00 in / hr 6120 ft 1:51 PM MDT MADIS
CODOT Silt (7), Silt, CO 83 °F 81 °F 39 °F 20% SW  at  25 mph 0.00 in / hr 5369 ft 1:29 PM MDT MADIS
CODOT DeBeque Canyon (7), De Beque, CO 83 °F 81 °F 45 °F 26% ENE  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 4792 ft 1:57 PM MDT MADIS
MesoWest New Castle East , New Castle, CO 86 °F 83 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 5546 ft 1:40 PM MDT MADIS
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Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012

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

* timing... the strongest wind speeds are expected from mid-
afternoon through early this evening.

* Winds... south to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with peak gusts
to 60 mph or greater.

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

* 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.





Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:08 AM MDT on May 26, 2012

... 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 30 to 40 mph with gusts up 60 mph below the 8000
foot level and up to 75 mph on exposed ridges above 8000 feet.
Outflow from any showers or thunderstorms could locally increase
peak wind gusts even higher.

* Relative humidity... 10 to 15 percent.

* Impacts... fire ignitions will be very difficult to control today
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.