Dolores, CO

1:31 PM MDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 7106 ft
Lon: 108.5° W
Lat: 37.5° 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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Dolores Weather at a Glance

Updated 12:40 PM MDT
Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
69 °F
Feels Like 69 °F
Wind(mph)
16
Sunrise / Set
5:57 AM
8:24 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 90 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 81 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Clear 77 | 30 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 97 | 36 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 84 | 39 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.52 in
Visibility
8.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
18%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KCEZ 251853Z AUTO 19028G34KT 8SM CLR 28/M05 A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND 19034/1849 SLP997 T02781050
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Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
69 °F
Dew Point
24 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
16 mph from WSW
Wind Gust
31.0 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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Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 90F. Windy. Winds from the South at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 81F. Windy. Winds from the South at 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 36F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 30F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
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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 KCEZ

Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
90 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
81 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
77 | 30 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
97 | 36 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
84 | 39 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
84 | 41 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
84 | 43 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
88 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
90 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
90 | 45 °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 90F. Windy. Winds from the South at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 43 82 | 37 82 | 30 61 | 32
Wind 12 mph South 23 mph South 35 mph SSW 19 mph South
Humidity 55% 19% 15% 32%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 28% 7% 0% 4%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.99], Average RMSE [2.57]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.07], Average RMSE [1.98] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 81F. Windy. Winds from the South at 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 36F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 14 75 | 25 75 | 12 41 | 19
Wind 16 mph SSE 38 mph South 37 mph SW 2 mph West
Humidity 33% 15% 8% 40%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 3% 50% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.41], Average RMSE [1.67]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.80], Average RMSE [1.80] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 30F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 25 64 | 18 77 | 21 43 | 21
Wind 3 mph SW 9 mph WSW 13 mph West 4 mph North
Humidity 64% 16% 12% 41%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 7% 19% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:26 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.06], Average RMSE [1.73]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.32], Average RMSE [2.83] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 21 70 | 21 97 | 34 50 | 25
Wind 6 mph ENE 6 mph SW 7 mph West 3 mph ENE
Humidity 61% 14% 11% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 21% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.64], Average RMSE [1.81]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.40], Average RMSE [2.68] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 19 79 | 16 79 | 10 55 | 19
Wind 6 mph East 8 mph SSW 11 mph West 4 mph NNW
Humidity 49% 9% 7% 24%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 10% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.12], Average RMSE [1.77]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.47], Average RMSE [2.82] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 25 77 | 27 79 | 21 54 | 27
Wind 2 mph NNE 12 mph WNW 15 mph NW 10 mph NNE
Humidity 50% 14% 11% 34%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 10% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.37], Average RMSE [2.04]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.48], Average RMSE [3.10] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 28 82 | 30 81 | 23 59 | 39
Wind 8 mph ENE 5 mph SSW 8 mph WNW 7 mph NNE
Humidity 55% 15% 11% 47%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 16% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.18], Average RMSE [2.11]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.52], Average RMSE [2.53] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 28 79 | 28 84 | 27 57 | 27
Wind 7 mph ENE 6 mph WSW 12 mph WNW 4 mph NW
Humidity 55% 15% 12% 31%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 11% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.45], Average RMSE [2.57]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 28 79 | 28 86 | 7 59 | 27
Wind 1 mph SE 6 mph WSW 12 mph West 4 mph WSW
Humidity 49% 15% 4% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 0% 8% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.49], Average RMSE [2.91]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 21 77 | 37 81 | 23 59 | 23
Wind 4 mph SSW 11 mph SW 15 mph WSW 7 mph WSW
Humidity 34% 23% 11% 23%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 4% 4% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:27 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 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 45F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 21 75 | 37 79 | 27 57 | 30
Wind 5 mph SW 11 mph SW 14 mph WSW 6 mph WSW
Humidity 35% 25% 14% 33%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 7% 4% 1% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:27 PM
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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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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 5:57 AM MDT 8:24 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:27 AM MDT 8:55 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:50 AM MDT 9:32 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:09 AM MDT 10:13 PM MDT
Moon 9:58 AM MDT No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 27m
Length of Day
14h 27m
Tomorrow will be 1m 17s 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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Cortez 82 °F Clear 12:53 PM MDT
Durango 77 °F Clear 12:53 PM MDT
Telluride 61 °F Mostly Cloudy 1:15 PM MDT
Farmington 82 °F Clear 12:53 PM MDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KCEZ)
Wind Speed: 28.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 242° (WSW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KCEZ 251853Z AUTO 19028G34KT 8SM CLR 28/M05 A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND 19034/1849 SLP997 T02781050

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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
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
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 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
East Canyon, Mancos, CO 68.1 °F - 20 °F 16% SW  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7550 ft 1:30 PM MDT Normal
Cahone (2.5 Miles NNE), Cahone, CO 76.5 °F 76 °F 22 °F 13% WSW  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6940 ft 1:31 PM MDT Rapid Fire
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
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  
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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.