Cortez, CO

1:25 PM MDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 5833 ft
Lon: 108.7° W
Lat: 37.3° 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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Cortez Weather at a Glance

Updated 12:53 PM MDT
Weather Station
Farmington (KFMN)
Elevation
5505 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
82 °F
Feels Like 82 °F
Wind(mph)
22
Sunrise / Set
5:58 AM
8:25 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 86 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Clear 82 | 37 °F
Clear
Sunday
Clear 72 | 37 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 77 | 46 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 86 | 46 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.56 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
10%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KFMN 251853Z 21019G27KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A2976 RMK AO2 PK WND 21027/1848 SLP009 T02781061
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
82 °F
Dew Point
21 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
22 mph from SSW
Wind Gust
31 mph
Health
UV
13 out of 16
Pollen
7.20 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 86F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Windy. Winds from the West at 5 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 20 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 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 KFMN

Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
86 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Clear
82 | 37 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 27
Clear
72 | 37 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
77 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
86 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
86 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
91 | 52 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
86 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
91 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
90 | 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 86F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 28 81 | 37 82 | 30 70 | 34
Wind 10 mph SE 23 mph SSW 30 mph SW 19 mph South
Humidity 38% 20% 14% 25%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 32% 1% 30% 10%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.01], Average RMSE [1.94]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.16], Average RMSE [2.56] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Windy. Winds from the West at 5 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 34 79 | 25 75 | 19 50 | -16
Wind 13 mph SE 26 mph South 32 mph WSW 7 mph WNW
Humidity 46% 13% 12% 6%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 71% 19% 4%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:26 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.20], Average RMSE [2.12]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.11], Average RMSE [2.71] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 5 64 | 10 75 | 19 48 | 7
Wind 7 mph WNW 11 mph WSW 32 mph WSW 5 mph North
Humidity 24% 12% 12% 18%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 16% 3% 19% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:26 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.37], Average RMSE [2.64]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.51], Average RMSE [3.36] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 14 70 | 10 75 | 9 57 | 12
Wind 6 mph ENE 4 mph SSW 6 mph WNW 4 mph NE
Humidity 31% 9% 7% 16%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 3% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.50], Average RMSE [2.72]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.18], Average RMSE [4.14] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 16 82 | 18 81 | 9 61 | 9
Wind 7 mph ENE 7 mph SSW 14 mph West 5 mph NNW
Humidity 27% 8% 6% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:28 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.19], Average RMSE [2.55]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.48], Average RMSE [4.09] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 3 81 | 7 84 | 19 59 | 19
Wind 2 mph NNE 11 mph WNW 17 mph WNW 7 mph NNW
Humidity 16% 5% 8% 20%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:28 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.37], Average RMSE [3.90]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.62], Average RMSE [4.00] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 19 82 | 23 88 | 25 61 | 28
Wind 6 mph NE 4 mph South 8 mph West 4 mph North
Humidity 28% 11% 9% 29%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 1% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:28 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.18], Average RMSE [3.39]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.45], Average RMSE [4.24] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 46 81 | 30 86 | 23 64 | 23
Wind 6 mph East 3 mph SW 12 mph WNW 4 mph NW
Humidity 77% 15% 9% 20%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:28 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.72], Average RMSE [3.47]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 28 82 | 27 90 | 9 66 | 19
Wind 0 mph NNE 7 mph WSW 13 mph West 4 mph West
Humidity 38% 12% 4% 17%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 2% 3% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:28 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.48], Average RMSE [3.54]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 30 79 | 39 82 | 25 64 | 27
Wind 3 mph SW 10 mph WSW 16 mph West 8 mph West
Humidity 36% 24% 12% 24%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 7% 6% 5% 8%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:28 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 28 75 | 37 81 | 27 63 | 34
Wind 4 mph WSW 11 mph WSW 16 mph West 7 mph West
Humidity 36% 25% 13% 33%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 11% 6% 1% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:28 PM
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KCEZ) 78 °F 39 °F
Yesterday 75 °F 41 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 7
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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 5:58 AM MDT 8:25 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:28 AM MDT 8:55 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:51 AM MDT 9:32 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:10 AM MDT 10:13 PM MDT
Moon 9:59 AM MDT No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 26m
Length of Day
14h 26m
Tomorrow will be 1m 15s 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
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Cascade 0 in 8880 ft
Stump Lakes 0 in 11200 ft
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Vallecito 0 in 10880 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Cortez 82 °F Clear 12:53 PM MDT
Blanding 73 °F Clear 11:55 AM MDT
Farmington 82 °F Clear 12:53 PM MDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KFMN)
Wind Speed: 19.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 210° (SSW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KFMN 251853Z 21019G27KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A2976 RMK AO2 PK WND 21027/1848 SLP009 T02781061

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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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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
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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
McElmo Canyon, Cortez, CO 82.6 °F 80 °F 29 °F 15% SSW  at  3.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 5400 ft 1:18 PM MDT Normal  
RAWS CHAPIN CO, Mesa Verde, CO 76 °F 76 °F 23 °F 14% SSE  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 7125 ft 12:30 PM MDT MADIS
Cahone (2.5 Miles NNE), Cahone, CO 76.3 °F 76 °F 22 °F 13% ESE  at  18.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6940 ft 1:25 PM MDT Rapid Fire
RAWS MOREFIELD CO, Mesa Verde, CO 69 °F - 24 °F 18% WSW  at  16 mph 0.00 in / hr 7819 ft 12:40 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS SALTER CO, Cahone, CO 63 °F - 28 °F 26% South  at  16 mph 0.00 in / hr 8201 ft 12:24 PM MDT MADIS
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High Wind Warning, Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:38 PM MDT on May 25, 2012

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

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

* Winds... southwest winds will continue this afternoon and
evening with gusts over 40 mph. By late 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 remains in effect from 10 am this morning to
9 PM MDT Saturday for gusty winds... low humidity... and dry fuels
for fire weather zones 207... 290 and 292...

* affected area...

   in Colorado...

    fire weather zone 207 Durango forecast area...
    fire weather zone 290 Paradox Valley forecast area and
    fire weather zone 292 North Fork forecast area.

* Winds... south 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph... decreasing
to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the valleys
Friday night. South 30 to 40 mph with gusts over 65 mph on Saturday.

* Relative humidity... 7 to 12 percent. Humidity will rise some
Friday night especially in the valleys... but overall humidity
recovery will be poor Friday night. 9 to 14 percent on Saturday.

* 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
overnight tonight especially in the valleys but wind and low
humidity should persist across the mid-slopes. Winds will
strengthen again mid-morning tomorrow.

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.