Cimarron, CO

1:20 PM MDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 8747 ft
Lon: 107.5° W
Lat: 38.3° N
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Active Advisory: High Wind Warning,  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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Cimarron Weather at a Glance

Updated 12:48 PM MDT
Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
65 °F
Feels Like 65 °F
Wind(mph)
35
Sunrise / Set
5:51 AM
8:22 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 84 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 79 | 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Clear 68 | 41 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 79 | 45 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 84 | 52 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.86 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
18%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KGUC 251915Z AUTO 20015G23KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A2986 RMK AO1
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
65 °F
Dew Point
20 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
35 mph from SSW
Wind Gust
52.0 mph
Health
UV
13 out of 16
Pollen
9.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 84F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Windy. Winds from the South at 25 to 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 37F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
Sunday
clear Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 68F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE after midnight.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight.
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SSW after midnight.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
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High Wind Warning in effect from 10 am to 10 PM MDT Saturday...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KMTJ

Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
84 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
79 | 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
68 | 41 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
79 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
84 | 52 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Partly Cloudy
82 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
82 | 52 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
84 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
88 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
88 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 84F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. 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 61 | 36 75 | 32 81 | 27 64 | 28
Wind 12 mph South 22 mph SSW 29 mph SSW 16 mph South
Humidity 39% 20% 13% 24%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 26% 19% 38% 43%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.87], Average RMSE [2.20]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.60], Average RMSE [2.20] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Windy. Winds from the South at 25 to 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 37F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 34 77 | 28 68 | 23 52 | 28
Wind 15 mph SSE 34 mph SSW 38 mph SW 7 mph South
Humidity 43% 16% 18% 38%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 7% 49% 66% 16%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.88], Average RMSE [2.78]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.63], Average RMSE [1.94] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 68F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 25 64 | 16 66 | 18 48 | 23
Wind 9 mph South 9 mph West 9 mph West 4 mph SSE
Humidity 45% 14% 15% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 6% 24% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.27], Average RMSE [2.31]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.69], Average RMSE [3.35] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. 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 41 | 21 70 | 25 75 | 18 54 | 27
Wind 3 mph SE 5 mph WNW 6 mph WNW 5 mph SE
Humidity 46% 18% 11% 36%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 9% 16% 14%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.33], Average RMSE [2.27]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.35], Average RMSE [3.34] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 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 52F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 25 75 | 27 81 | 21 54 | 19
Wind 6 mph SE 7 mph West 10 mph West 8 mph South
Humidity 43% 16% 11% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 4% 10% 7%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.50], Average RMSE [2.92]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.25], Average RMSE [3.34] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. 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 52 | 21 77 | 25 84 | 32 54 | 27
Wind 5 mph SSE 6 mph WNW 7 mph NW 2 mph ENE
Humidity 29% 15% 14% 33%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 3% 11% 17%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.77], Average RMSE [2.67]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.40], Average RMSE [3.59] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 32 75 | 27 81 | 28 59 | 23
Wind 5 mph ESE 6 mph NW 7 mph NW 2 mph SSE
Humidity 44% 15% 14% 23%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 13% 21% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.66], Average RMSE [3.12]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.62], Average RMSE [3.74] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 16 79 | 36 82 | 32 57 | 28
Wind 3 mph ESE 5 mph NW 7 mph NW 1 mph West
Humidity 23% 20% 15% 32%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 12% 1% 22%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.09], Average RMSE [2.80]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SSW after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 34 81 | 25 88 | 1 61 | 30
Wind 3 mph SSE 9 mph West 9 mph West 3 mph SSW
Humidity 40% 11% 3% 30%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 7% 16% 9% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.79], Average RMSE [3.28]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 34 81 | 46 84 | 34 61 | 27
Wind 5 mph South 11 mph WSW 11 mph WSW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 43% 29% 15% 27%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 7% 7% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:25 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 30 77 | 43 82 | 34 59 | 34
Wind 6 mph South 12 mph WSW 10 mph WSW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 39% 28% 17% 38%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 10% 6% 2% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:25 PM
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May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KMTJ) 77 °F 46 °F
Yesterday 73 °F 47 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 5
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:51 AM MDT 8:22 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:20 AM MDT 8:53 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:42 AM MDT 9:31 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:00 AM MDT 10:14 PM MDT
Moon 9:52 AM MDT No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 33m
Length of Day
14h 31m
Tomorrow will be 1m 20s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 20% 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
86 °F
Delta
82 °F
Cortez
82 °F
Grand Junction
82 °F
Montrose
82 °F
Rifle
32 °F
Monarch Pass
33 °F
Kremmling
33 °F
Leadville
37 °F
Gunnison
39 °F
Aspen
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
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Red Mountain Pass 0 in 11150 ft
Beartown 108 in 11600 ft
Cascade 0 in 8880 ft
Middle Creek 0 in 11250 ft
McClure Pass 0 in 9500 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Montrose 82 °F Partly Cloudy 12:53 PM MDT
Gunnison 72 °F Clear 1:15 PM MDT
Telluride 61 °F Mostly Cloudy 1:15 PM MDT
Delta 86 °F Clear 1:15 PM MDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KGUC)
Wind Speed: 15.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 199° (SSW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KGUC 251915Z AUTO 20015G23KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A2986 RMK AO1

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Sports
Event Date Forecast
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
Event Date Forecast
Barcelona vs. Athletic 10:00 PM CEST on May 25, 2012 Scattered Clouds, High 87° F/ 31° C
Almería vs. CD Guadalajara 6:00 AM EDT on May 26, 2012 Forecast not available.
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °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 25, 2012 Overcast, 74 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 74 °F
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
HADS SILVER JACK RESERVOIR NEAR CIMAR CO, Cimarron, CO - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 8926 ft 11:00 AM MDT MADIS
RAWS HUNTSMAN MESA CO, Powderhorn, CO 65 °F - 20 °F 18% SSW  at  35 mph 0.00 in / hr 9399 ft 12:48 PM MDT MADIS
Lake City, CO 62.3 °F - 26 °F 25% SE  at  4.0 mph - / hr 8666 ft 1:15 PM MDT Normal  
Lake City Heights, Lake City, CO 65.1 °F - 16 °F 15% South  at  22.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 8970 ft 1:20 PM MDT Normal  
HADS BLUE MESA DAM NEAR GUNNISON 23WS CO, Cimarron, CO - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 7350 ft 9:30 AM MDT MADIS
Log Hill Mesa, Ridgway, CO 72.6 °F 75 °F 29 °F 20% SSW  at  18.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7500 ft 1:16 PM MDT Normal
APRSWXNET Ridgway CO , Ridgway, CO 76 °F 76 °F 28 °F 17% South  at  18 mph 0.00 in / hr 6994 ft 12:47 PM MDT MADIS
English Gardens, Montrose, CO 79.0 °F 78 °F 26 °F 14% SSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5830 ft 1:20 PM MDT Normal
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High Wind Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:38 PM MDT on May 25, 2012

... High Wind Warning remains in effect from 10 am to 10 PM MDT
Saturday...

* timing... High Wind Warning from mid-morning Saturday through
early evening.

* Winds... on Saturday... sustained winds of 20 to 40 mph will be
common with peak wind gusts between 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.

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.