Ordway, CO

11:13 AM MDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 4373 ft
Lon: 103.8° W
Lat: 38.2° N
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Active Advisory: High Wind Watch (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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Ordway Weather at a Glance

Updated 10:53 AM MDT
Weather Station
Pueblo (KPUB)
Elevation
4724 ft
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Now
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Temperature
62 °F
Feels Like 62 °F
Wind(mph)
4
Sunrise / Set
5:36 AM
8:08 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 86 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Clear 61 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 95 | 54 °F
Clear
Sunday
Clear 82 | 46 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 79 | 52 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 84 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.76 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 4200 ft
Moisture
Humidity
43%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KPUB 251653Z 08003KT 10SM FEW042 17/04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP076 T01670039
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
62 °F
Dew Point
39 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4 mph from East
Wind Gust
Health
UV
9 out of 16
Pollen
8.60 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph shifting to the West after midnight.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the East at 10 to 20 mph shifting to the NW after midnight.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph shifting to the ENE in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 5 to 25 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South after midnight.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Nowcast
High wind watch in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KPUB

Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
86 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Clear
95 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
82 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
79 | 52 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
84 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
88 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
77 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
84 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
91 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Partly Cloudy
90 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 41 70 | 32 86 | 27 70 | 39
Wind 7 mph NNE 9 mph SE 20 mph South 8 mph SW
Humidity 61% 24% 11% 32%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 49% 4% 17% 5%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:08 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.30], Average RMSE [2.11]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.40], Average RMSE [2.51] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph shifting to the West after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 37 86 | 27 95 | 37 68 | 43
Wind 8 mph SW 21 mph South 38 mph SSW 11 mph WSW
Humidity 38% 11% 12% 38%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 3% 1% 8%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:08 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.62], Average RMSE [2.25]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.60], Average RMSE [2.54] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 32 73 | 7 77 | 5 52 | 25
Wind 11 mph West 10 mph SW 18 mph West 11 mph WNW
Humidity 41% 7% 5% 34%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 5% 1% 7%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.16], Average RMSE [2.65]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.56], Average RMSE [3.17] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 25 73 | 36 79 | 21 59 | 37
Wind 9 mph WNW 11 mph SSE 16 mph ESE 5 mph NE
Humidity 39% 24% 11% 43%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 2% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.08], Average RMSE [2.96]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.18], Average RMSE [3.68] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the East at 10 to 20 mph shifting to the NW after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 45 79 | 36 84 | 18 61 | 27
Wind 8 mph NW 5 mph SE 15 mph ESE 12 mph NW
Humidity 68% 20% 8% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 23%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.89], Average RMSE [4.05]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.18], Average RMSE [4.59] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph shifting to the ENE in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 5 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 37 82 | 19 88 | 19 57 | 39
Wind 15 mph WNW 3 mph NE 21 mph ENE 7 mph NNE
Humidity 52% 9% 8% 50%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 8% 6%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.37], Average RMSE [3.84]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.22], Average RMSE [5.60] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 39 59 | 46 73 | 43 55 | 41
Wind 4 mph SE 9 mph SE 12 mph SE 4 mph SE
Humidity 63% 62% 32% 56%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 2% 38%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.87], Average RMSE [4.57]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.05], Average RMSE [6.37] : 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 Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 34 75 | 41 81 | 39 57 | 37
Wind 1 mph NNW 7 mph ESE 8 mph ESE 3 mph SE
Humidity 60% 29% 22% 46%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 15% 15% 5% 8%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.19], Average RMSE [5.25]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 41 77 | 39 90 | 32 63 | 36
Wind 4 mph West 2 mph ESE 9 mph SE 4 mph SSE
Humidity 71% 24% 12% 37%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 13% 11% 9% 19%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.04], Average RMSE [4.96]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 41 81 | 52 88 | 45 64 | 34
Wind 4 mph WSW 4 mph South 9 mph SSE 5 mph SW
Humidity 50% 35% 21% 32%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 30% 25% 20% 18%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:11 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 36 81 | 46 82 | 34 64 | 28
Wind 7 mph West 3 mph SW 7 mph South 4 mph SW
Humidity 43% 30% 16% 25%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 16% 9% 2% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:11 PM
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KLHX) - -
Record (KLHX) 95 °F (1964) 34 °F (2002)
Yesterday 81 °F 51 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 1
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
Cokedale, CO 94 miles 3.2 11:44 PM MDT
2012-05-23
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:36 AM MDT 8:08 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:06 AM MDT 8:38 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:28 AM MDT 9:16 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:46 AM MDT 9:58 PM MDT
Moon 9:37 AM MDT 11:46 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 32m
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
80 °F
Delta
75 °F
Grand Junction
75 °F
Rifle
73 °F
Montrose
73 °F
Cortez
32 °F
Monarch Pass
33 °F
Leadville
33 °F
Kremmling
37 °F
Gunnison
39 °F
Sunlight Mountain
Record Extremes
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Ute Creek 0 in 10650 ft
Rough And Tumble 0 in 10360 ft
Echo Lake 0 in 10600 ft
Porphyry Creek 0 in 10760 ft
Michigan Creek 0 in 10600 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
La Junta 62 °F Overcast 10:53 AM MDT
Pueblo 62 °F Partly Cloudy 10:53 AM MDT
Ellicott 53 °F Overcast 10:56 AM MDT
Lamar 66 °F Overcast 10:53 AM MDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KPUB)
Wind Speed: 3.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 80° (East)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KPUB 251653Z 08003KT 10SM FEW042 17/04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP076 T01670039

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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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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Manzanola, CO 69.3 °F 46 °F 43% South  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 4255 ft 11:09 AM MDT Normal  
Rocky Ford, CO 64.9 °F 46 °F 51% SE  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 4109 ft 11:10 AM MDT Normal  
Fowler Airport, Fowler, CO 63.7 °F 43 °F 47% ENE  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4450 ft 11:11 AM MDT Normal
NE Crowley County, Sugar City, CO 61.0 °F 42 °F 49% ESE  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4590 ft 11:12 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
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High Wind Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 9:32 AM MDT on May 25, 2012

... High wind watch remains in effect from Saturday afternoon
through Saturday evening...

A high wind watch remains in effect from Saturday afternoon
through Saturday evening.

* Location... all of the I-25 corridor and eastern plains... San
Luis valley... Pikes Peak... eastern San Juan and La Garita
Mountains... eastern Sawatch Range above 11000 feet... Mosquito
Range above 11000 feet... Sangre de Cristos above 11000 feet...
northern Fremont County.

* Cause and timing... a strong weather system will move into The
Rockies early Saturday and bring the threat for high winds
across much of southern Colorado.

* Wind... south to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts from 55 to
70 mph.

* Impact... strong winds will be a hazard to light weight and
high profile vehicles. Tree limb damage may occur... and light
weight objects will be blown around. Blowing dust may reduce
visibility as well. Fires would spread quickly.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high wind watch is issued when there is the potential for
sustained winds of at least 40 mph or gusts to at least 58 mph...
or at least 50 mph or gusts to at least 75 mph for the mountains.

Winds of this force can cause property damage... especially to
Mobile homes. Drivers of high profile vehicles are especially
vulnerable to the threat of strong Crosswinds. Other potential
high wind hazards include flying debris and blowing dust. If you
are planning travel in the watch area during the time of the
watch... listen to the latest weather forecast... and consider
traveling at another time or by another Route.