Hamilton, CO

1:46 PM MDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 6854 ft
Lon: 107.6° W
Lat: 40.3° N
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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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Hamilton Weather at a Glance

Updated 12:53 PM MDT
Weather Station
Craig (KCAG)
Elevation
6194 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
77 °F
Feels Like 77 °F
Wind(mph)
25
Sunrise / Set
5:45 AM
8:29 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Thunderstorm 79 °F
T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Mostly Cloudy 77 | 37 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 59 | 30 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Clear 70 | 32 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 77 | 37 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.42 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
17%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KCAG 251853Z AUTO 23022G37KT 10SM CLR 25/M02 A2962 RMK AO2 PK WND 20037/1845 SLP962 T02501022
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
77 °F
Dew Point
28 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
25 mph from SW
Wind Gust
43 mph
Health
UV
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
tstorms Clear with rain showers in the morning, then partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 79F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Windy. Winds from the South at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Saturday
mostlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the South at 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 59F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 30F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 32F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the SW 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 KCAG

Friday, 25
Thunderstorm
79 | 41 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 26
Mostly Cloudy
77 | 37 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
59 | 30 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 28
Clear
70 | 32 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
77 | 37 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
75 | 41 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
75 | 41 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Partly Cloudy
82 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Partly Cloudy
82 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
84 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
tstorms Clear with rain showers in the morning, then partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 79F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 41F. 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 46 | 27 72 | 37 77 | 30 50 | 23
Wind 9 mph SSE 29 mph SSW 29 mph SSW 14 mph SSE
Humidity 45% 27% 18% 34%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 1% 50% 83% 33%
Conditions Clear Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.95], Average RMSE [1.95]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.11], Average RMSE [1.93] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
mostlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the South at 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 27 75 | 37 75 | 25 39 | 25
Wind 14 mph SSE 35 mph SSW 34 mph SW 9 mph SSW
Humidity 51% 25% 15% 55%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 18% 53% 87% 41%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.97], Average RMSE [2.13]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.94], Average RMSE [2.38] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 59F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 30F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 34 54 | 19 57 | 23 32 | 21
Wind 9 mph SSW 18 mph WSW 17 mph West 3 mph NNW
Humidity 80% 25% 26% 65%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 38% 87% 63% 5%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:30 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.82], Average RMSE [2.58]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.17], Average RMSE [3.69] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 32F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 27 63 | 30 66 | 25 54 | 36
Wind 4 mph SSE 11 mph West 10 mph West 7 mph SE
Humidity 81% 29% 19% 52%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 14% 9% 7%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:31 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.04], Average RMSE [3.47]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.94], Average RMSE [3.92] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 25 72 | 32 72 | 23 52 | 32
Wind 8 mph SE 11 mph WSW 15 mph West 7 mph South
Humidity 71% 23% 15% 47%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% 2% 15% 21%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.21], Average RMSE [2.26]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.22], Average RMSE [4.06] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 28 72 | 32 68 | 19 45 | 32
Wind 2 mph South 12 mph NW 6 mph NW 4 mph SSE
Humidity 70% 24% 15% 57%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 13% 20% 18% 13%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.54], Average RMSE [2.63]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.14], Average RMSE [4.65] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 41 70 | 32 72 | 25 45 | 37
Wind 5 mph SE 6 mph NW 4 mph NNW 3 mph SSE
Humidity 73% 24% 17% 75%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 22% 0% 0% 23%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.62], Average RMSE [3.96]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.34], Average RMSE [4.52] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 34 70 | 34 77 | 30 48 | 36
Wind 5 mph SE 5 mph WNW 4 mph NNW 3 mph South
Humidity 70% 26% 16% 62%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 48% 25% 0%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.05], Average RMSE [3.18]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 37 73 | 36 79 | 36 52 | 32
Wind 4 mph SSE 8 mph WSW 8 mph West 5 mph South
Humidity 70% 24% 20% 48%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 26% 32% 1% 2%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.30], Average RMSE [3.36]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 19 73 | 39 77 | 30 52 | 19
Wind 7 mph South 12 mph WSW 12 mph WSW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 36% 27% 17% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 7% 12% 12%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:32 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 19 70 | 36 73 | 30 50 | 23
Wind 7 mph South 13 mph WSW 12 mph WSW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 35% 27% 19% 35%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% 7% 2% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:32 PM
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 70 °F 36 °F
Yesterday 64 °F 37 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 14
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Astronomy
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:45 AM MDT 8:29 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:14 AM MDT 9:00 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:34 AM MDT 9:40 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:48 AM MDT 10:26 PM MDT
Moon 9:48 AM MDT No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 46m
Length of Day
14h 43m
Tomorrow will be 1m 25s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 21% 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
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Bison Lake 16 in 10880 ft
Dry Lake 0 in 8400 ft
Rabbit Ears 0 in 9400 ft
Tower 32 in 10500 ft
Columbine 0 in 9160 ft
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Craig 77 °F Clear 12:53 PM MDT
Hayden 77 °F Clear 1:35 PM MDT
Meeker 76 °F Clear 12:53 PM MDT
Steamboat Springs 75 °F Scattered Clouds 1:30 PM MDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KCAG)
Wind Speed: 22.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 230° (SW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KCAG 251853Z AUTO 23022G37KT 10SM CLR 25/M02 A2962 RMK AO2 PK WND 20037/1845 SLP962 T02501022

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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
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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
MesoWest Lay Peak , Maybell, CO 68 °F - - - SSW  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 6430 ft 12:00 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS DEAD HORSE CO, Hamilton, CO 64 °F - 26 °F 24% SW  at  18 mph 0.00 in / hr 8685 ft 12:57 PM MDT MADIS
MesoWest RIPPLE CREEK , Phippsburg, CO 55 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10339 ft 12:00 PM MDT MADIS
Craig airport, Craig, CO 80.7 °F 79 °F 38 °F 22% SSE  at  16.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 1:45 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, Fire Weather Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:03 AM MDT on May 25, 2012

... Red flag warning now in effect from 10 am this morning to 9 PM
MDT Saturday for gusty winds... low humidity... and dry fuels for
fire weather zones 200... 202... 203 and 293...
... Fire Weather Watch is cancelled for fire weather zones 200... 202...
203 and 293...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has cancelled the
Fire Weather Watch.

* Affected area...

   in Colorado...

    fire weather zone 200 little snake forecast area...
    fire weather zone 202 White River forecast area...
    fire weather zone 203 Grand Junction forecast area and
    fire weather zone 293 Gunnison basin forecast area.

* Winds... south to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph during the
afternoon... decreasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph in the valleys Friday night. South winds will pick up again
Saturday from 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 55 to 65 mph.

* Relative humidity... 9 to 14 percent in the afternoon. Humidity
recovery poor Friday night. 12 to 16 percent Saturday afternoon.

* 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
tonight especially in the valleys while wind and low humidity
should persist across the mid-slopes.

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.






403 am MDT Fri may 25 2012

... Fire Weather Watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Saturday evening for gusty winds... low humidity... and dry fuels
for fire weather zone 201...

* affected area...

   in Colorado...

    fire weather zone 201 Routt forecast area.

* Winds... increasing to south 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
mph.

* Relative humidity... 15 to 20 percent.

* Impacts... fire ignitions will be very difficult to control
Saturday with high rates of spread expected. Mid-slope thermal
belts may be the areas most affected.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.



For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit...