Delta, CO

1:29 PM MDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 5102 ft
Lon: 108.0° W
Lat: 38.7° N
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Weather Summary
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.

Delta Weather at a Glance

Updated 1:28 PM MDT
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
82.4 °F
Feels Like 80 °F
Wind(mph)
18.0
Sunrise / Set
5:52 AM
8:26 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 84 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 81 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 70 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Clear 79 | 43 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 86 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.65 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
14%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KAJZ 251915Z AUTO 19025G32KT 10SM CLR 30/M05 A2965 RMK AO2 T03011049
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Temperature
Heat Index
80 °F
Dew Point
28 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
18.0 mph from SSW
Wind Gust
26.0 mph
Health
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. High of 84F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Windy. Winds from the South at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. 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 32F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 32F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE after midnight.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 86F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight.
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South after midnight.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the SW 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 KCODELTA1

Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
84 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
81 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
70 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
79 | 43 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
86 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
84 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Partly Cloudy
86 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
88 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
93 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
90 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Windy. Winds from the South at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 39 79 | 43 82 | 30 63 | 37
Wind 9 mph SSE 22 mph SSW 29 mph SSW 14 mph SSE
Humidity 63% 27% 15% 38%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 29% 37% 39% 25%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
8:26 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.11], Average RMSE [1.73]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.45], Average RMSE [2.29] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. 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 32F. 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 52 | 45 81 | 43 70 | 14 52 | 23
Wind 13 mph SSE 37 mph SSW 39 mph SW 5 mph South
Humidity 71% 24% 12% 33%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 25% 40% 54% 16%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.46], Average RMSE [1.75]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.77], Average RMSE [1.99] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 32F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 19 63 | 27 68 | 23 45 | 27
Wind 8 mph SSE 8 mph WSW 10 mph West 3 mph SSE
Humidity 52% 25% 18% 46%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 21% 29% 24% 0%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:28 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.70], Average RMSE [2.58]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.87], Average RMSE [3.72] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 25 70 | 28 77 | 27 55 | 32
Wind 4 mph ESE 5 mph West 6 mph WNW 3 mph SE
Humidity 64% 21% 15% 40%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:28 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.77], Average RMSE [2.42]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.15], Average RMSE [3.75] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 86F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 27 75 | 36 84 | 25 54 | 27
Wind 7 mph ESE 7 mph WSW 10 mph West 5 mph SSE
Humidity 53% 23% 10% 36%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 7% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.19], Average RMSE [2.16]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.87], Average RMSE [3.63] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 30 77 | 36 84 | 32 63 | 37
Wind 5 mph SE 7 mph WNW 8 mph NNW 5 mph NE
Humidity 52% 22% 14% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 11% 2% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.50], Average RMSE [2.75]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.41], Average RMSE [3.84] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 34 77 | 34 82 | 28 59 | 36
Wind 6 mph East 5 mph NW 7 mph NW 2 mph East
Humidity 55% 20% 13% 39%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 32% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.32], Average RMSE [2.90]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.56], Average RMSE [4.00] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW 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 45 | 30 79 | 39 86 | 27 57 | 27
Wind 4 mph East 4 mph WNW 8 mph NW 1 mph West
Humidity 56% 24% 11% 32%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 18% 0% 0% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.35], Average RMSE [2.85]
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 30 81 | 36 90 | 30 61 | 27
Wind 4 mph SE 9 mph WSW 8 mph West 4 mph SSW
Humidity 48% 18% 11% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% 8% 7% 7%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.72], Average RMSE [3.44]
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 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 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 | 25 81 | 45 88 | 36 61 | 27
Wind 6 mph SSE 11 mph WSW 11 mph WSW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 40% 27% 15% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 7% 8% 10% 10%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:29 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 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 | 21 77 | 43 84 | 37 59 | 34
Wind 6 mph South 12 mph WSW 10 mph WSW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 38% 27% 17% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 10% 6% 3% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:29 PM
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History & Almanac
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.
Astronomy
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:52 AM MDT 8:26 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:21 AM MDT 8:57 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:43 AM MDT 9:35 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:00 AM MDT 10:18 PM MDT
Moon 9:54 AM MDT No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 35m
Length of Day
14h 34m
Tomorrow will be 1m 21s 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
New
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
86 °F
Delta
82 °F
Cortez
82 °F
Montrose
82 °F
Rifle
32 °F
Monarch Pass
33 °F
Kremmling
33 °F
Leadville
37 °F
Gunnison
39 °F
Aspen
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Mesa Lakes 0 in 10000 ft
Overland Reservoir 0 in 9880 ft
McClure Pass 0 in 9500 ft
Idarado 0 in 9800 ft
Butte 0 in 10160 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Delta 86 °F Clear 1:15 PM MDT
Montrose 82 °F Partly Cloudy 12:53 PM MDT
Grand Junction 83 °F Clear 12:53 PM MDT
Telluride 61 °F Mostly Cloudy 1:15 PM MDT
Flight To ETA Status
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KAJZ)
Wind Speed: 25.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 213° (SSW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KAJZ 251915Z AUTO 19025G32KT 10SM CLR 30/M05 A2965 RMK AO2 T03011049

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.
Event Date Forecast
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
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO 82.4 °F - 28 °F 14% SSW  at  18.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5000 ft 1:28 PM MDT Normal  
California Mesa, Delta, CO 80.1 °F - 37 °F 21% West  at  31.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4916 ft 1:29 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Austin, CO 80.3 °F - 27 °F 14% South  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5355 ft 1:29 PM MDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Montrose CO, Montrose, CO 80 °F - 30 °F 16% South  at  16 mph 0.00 in / hr 5764 ft 1:05 PM MDT MADIS
Hotchkiss, Hotchkiss, CO 82.9 °F - 36 °F 19% SSE  at  10.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 5190 ft 1:29 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
English Gardens, Montrose, CO 79.8 °F - 26 °F 14% SW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5830 ft 1:28 PM MDT Normal
Spring Creek, Montrose, CO 79.3 °F - 32 °F 18% SSE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6020 ft 1:25 PM MDT Normal  
HADS PAONIA 1SW CO, Paonia, CO 74 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 5580 ft 10:00 AM MDT MADIS
RAWS JAY CO, Hotchkiss, CO 80 °F - 19 °F 10% SW  at  21 mph 0.00 in / hr 6200 ft 12:52 PM MDT MADIS
MesoWest MESA LAKES , Mesa, CO 55 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10000 ft 12:00 PM MDT MADIS
MesoWest PARK RESERVOIR , Cedaredge, CO 55 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 9959 ft 12:00 PM MDT MADIS
CAIC GRAND MESA - SKYWAY POINT CO, Mesa, CO 49 °F 44 °F 23 °F 35% South  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 10628 ft 12:00 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.