Alamosa, CO

11:28 AM MDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 7546 ft
Lon: 105.9° W
Lat: 37.5° 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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Alamosa Weather at a Glance

Updated 11:02 AM MDT
Elevation
7547 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
69.1 °F
Feels Like 69.1 °F
Wind(mph)
18.0
Sunrise / Set
5:46 AM
8:14 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 79 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Clear 50 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 79 | 30 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Clear 64 | 30 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 73 | 36 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 75 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.62 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
24%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KALS 251652Z AUTO 20021G33KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 20035/1627 SLP029 T02221039
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Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
69.1 °F
Dew Point
31 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
18.0 mph from SSW
Wind Gust
36.0 mph
Health
UV
10 out of 16
Pollen
9.00 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 79F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 79F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 30F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 30F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 5 to 25 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the WSW 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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Nowcast
High wind watch in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KCOALAMO3

Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
79 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
79 | 30 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
64 | 30 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
73 | 36 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
75 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Mostly Cloudy
79 | 39 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Partly Cloudy
77 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Partly Cloudy
75 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
81 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
73 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 79F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 28 72 | 30 72 | 21 54 | 34
Wind 11 mph South 25 mph SSW 25 mph SSW 15 mph SSW
Humidity 56% 21% 14% 45%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 28% 24% 17% 22%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.72], Average RMSE [2.51]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.92], Average RMSE [2.59] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 79F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 30F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 32 70 | 27 77 | 27 48 | 28
Wind 13 mph South 29 mph SSW 39 mph SSW 12 mph SW
Humidity 50% 19% 15% 46%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 29% 38% 24%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.00], Average RMSE [2.41]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.14], Average RMSE [2.85] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 30F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 5 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 19 61 | 14 63 | 19 43 | 25
Wind 11 mph SSW 17 mph SW 21 mph West 4 mph West
Humidity 58% 15% 18% 48%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 17% 19% 18% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.06], Average RMSE [2.79]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.61], Average RMSE [4.41] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 30 | 16 64 | 18 73 | 9 45 | 23
Wind 3 mph West 3 mph SSW 8 mph SW 5 mph SW
Humidity 55% 16% 8% 42%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.48], Average RMSE [2.62]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.68], Average RMSE [4.41] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 23 70 | 9 75 | 10 50 | 18
Wind 4 mph SW 5 mph SW 14 mph SW 5 mph West
Humidity 55% 9% 8% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 71% 19%
Conditions Clear Clear Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.38], Average RMSE [3.20]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.08], Average RMSE [4.92] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. 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 39 | 23 70 | 7 79 | 3 52 | 19
Wind 4 mph WSW 3 mph NW 5 mph NW 7 mph East
Humidity 52% 8% 5% 27%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 9% 93% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.16], Average RMSE [3.33]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.23], Average RMSE [5.20] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 41 66 | 19 75 | 30 48 | 39
Wind 3 mph ESE 2 mph SSW 6 mph SSE 3 mph East
Humidity 100% 16% 18% 73%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 64% 0% 94% 0%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.33], Average RMSE [3.41]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.85], Average RMSE [5.62] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 30 70 | 32 73 | 34 55 | 41
Wind 2 mph SW 1 mph NNW 5 mph South 2 mph West
Humidity 77% 24% 22% 60%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 91% 8% 9% 13%
Conditions Overcast Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.87], Average RMSE [3.61]
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 39 73 | 39 77 | 34 57 | 28
Wind 4 mph West 5 mph WSW 7 mph WSW 4 mph West
Humidity 80% 28% 20% 34%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 17% 15% 13% 17%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.91], Average RMSE [4.22]
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 28 73 | 39 72 | 18 52 | 16
Wind 5 mph WSW 9 mph WSW 12 mph WSW 6 mph West
Humidity 47% 30% 13% 24%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 21% 18% 14% 12%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:17 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the WSW 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 | 19 72 | 36 72 | 27 52 | 21
Wind 7 mph WSW 9 mph WSW 12 mph WSW 7 mph West
Humidity 34% 26% 18% 29%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 11% 6% 2% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:17 PM
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KALS) 71 °F 35 °F
Record (KALS) 84 °F (2006) 21 °F (2010)
Yesterday 74 °F 45 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 5
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
Cokedale, CO 64 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 5:46 AM MDT 8:14 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:16 AM MDT 8:44 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:39 AM MDT 9:21 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:58 AM MDT 10:02 PM MDT
Moon 9:47 AM MDT 11:53 PM MDT
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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Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
81 °F
Delta
78 °F
Rifle
78 °F
Montrose
75 °F
Cortez
75 °F
Grand Junction
32 °F
Monarch Pass
33 °F
Leadville
33 °F
Kremmling
37 °F
Gunnison
39 °F
Sunlight Mountain
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Ute Creek 0 in 10650 ft
Grayback 0 in 11620 ft
Wolf Creek Summit 0 in 11000 ft
Upper San Juan 0 in 10130 ft
Middle Creek 0 in 11250 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Alamosa 72 °F Clear 10:52 AM MDT
La Veta Pass This station is not reporting.
Saguache 68 °F Mostly Cloudy 10:48 AM MDT
Wolf Creek Pass 43 °F Scattered Clouds 11:35 AM MDT
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KALS)
Wind Speed: 21.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 199° (SSW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KALS 251652Z AUTO 20021G33KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 20035/1627 SLP029 T02221039

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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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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
HADS RIO GRANDE RIVER AT ALAMOSA CO, Alamosa, CO 66 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 7533 ft 10:15 AM MDT MADIS
North East of Alamosa, CO, Alamosa, CO 69.1 °F - 31 °F 24% SSW  at  18.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7547 ft 11:02 AM MDT Normal  
Hooper, Hooper, CO 76.6 °F 76 °F 29 °F 17% SSE  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7559 ft 11:28 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
North West of, MONTE VISTA, CO 70.1 °F 76 °F 34 °F 27% NNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7709 ft 11:28 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
NE of Center, Center, CO 72.0 °F 75 °F 31 °F 22% SW  at  14.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7630 ft 11:28 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.