Rangely, CO

1:57 PM MDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 5226 ft
Lon: 108.8° W
Lat: 40.1° 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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Rangely Weather at a Glance

Updated 1:30 PM MDT
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W. Prospect, Rangely
Elevation
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Now
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Temperature
82.3 °F
Feels Like 80 °F
Wind(mph)
11.0
Sunrise / Set
5:51 AM
8:33 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Thunderstorm 81 °F
T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 77 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 61 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Partly Cloudy 75 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 82 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.35 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 10000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
18%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KVEL 251853Z AUTO 19021G31KT 10SM FEW100 24/00 A2953 RMK AO2 PK WND 18033/1825 SLP939 T02440000
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Heat Index
80 °F
Dew Point
35 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
11.0 mph from SSW
Wind Gust
25.0 mph
Health
UV
12 out of 16
Pollen
9.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
tstorms Partly cloudy with rain showers, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 81F. Windy. Winds from the South at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Overcast in the evening, then clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. 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 KCORANGE2

Friday, 25
Thunderstorm
81 | 55 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
77 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
61 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 28
Partly Cloudy
75 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
82 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Mostly Cloudy
79 | 46 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
81 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Partly Cloudy
86 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
90 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
86 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:09 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
tstorms Partly cloudy with rain showers, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 81F. Windy. Winds from the South at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 9 73 | 32 77 | 23 68 | 32
Wind 6 mph SE 30 mph SSW 30 mph SSW 17 mph South
Humidity 21% 21% 12% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 35% 42% 44% 28%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:33 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.43], Average RMSE [1.52]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.33], Average RMSE [3.32] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:09 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 37 77 | 34 72 | 27 52 | 27
Wind 14 mph South 37 mph SSW 34 mph SW 8 mph WSW
Humidity 52% 20% 18% 35%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 33% 58% 62% 28%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:34 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.05], Average RMSE [1.57]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.40], Average RMSE [3.42] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:09 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 27 59 | 19 61 | 19 50 | 30
Wind 8 mph SSW 16 mph WSW 17 mph West 4 mph WNW
Humidity 49% 20% 21% 45%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 43% 40% 29% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:34 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.19], Average RMSE [2.16]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.44], Average RMSE [2.78] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:09 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Overcast in the evening, then clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 28 64 | 25 70 | 27 59 | 27
Wind 2 mph WSW 7 mph WSW 8 mph WSW 6 mph South
Humidity 59% 21% 18% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 91% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.69], Average RMSE [2.57]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.78], Average RMSE [3.07] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:09 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 25 73 | 23 77 | 19 59 | 23
Wind 5 mph South 11 mph SW 15 mph WSW 5 mph WSW
Humidity 42% 14% 11% 25%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 2% 53% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.96], Average RMSE [3.43]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.04], Average RMSE [3.45] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:09 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 19 72 | 21 77 | 23 63 | 27
Wind 3 mph WNW 7 mph NW 8 mph NNE 3 mph East
Humidity 30% 14% 13% 25%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 22% 97% 100%
Conditions Clear Clear Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.41], Average RMSE [2.52]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.05], Average RMSE [3.60] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:09 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 23 70 | 23 75 | 30 61 | 21
Wind 3 mph NE 5 mph NNW 5 mph NNW 1 mph NNE
Humidity 35% 17% 18% 21%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.51], Average RMSE [3.28]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.41], Average RMSE [3.52] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:09 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 21 73 | 25 81 | 23 63 | 32
Wind 1 mph East 3 mph WNW 5 mph NW 2 mph SSW
Humidity 31% 16% 11% 30%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 26% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.34], Average RMSE [2.92]
Source: BestForecast at 8:09 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 36 75 | 23 82 | 19 66 | 27
Wind 3 mph SSE 7 mph SW 9 mph WSW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 45% 13% 8% 23%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 2% 3% 8%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.54], Average RMSE [3.45]
Source: BestForecast at 8:09 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 25 77 | 36 79 | 27 66 | 30
Wind 6 mph South 12 mph SW 15 mph WSW 7 mph SW
Humidity 30% 22% 15% 25%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 13% 20% 27% 18%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:36 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:09 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 28 72 | 37 75 | 32 59 | 36
Wind 6 mph SSW 14 mph SW 14 mph WSW 5 mph SW
Humidity 35% 28% 20% 42%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% 10% 10% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:36 PM
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KVEL) 73 °F 46 °F
Yesterday 66 °F 38 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 13
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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.
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Astronomy
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:51 AM MDT 8:33 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:19 AM MDT 9:05 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:40 AM MDT 9:44 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:55 AM MDT 10:29 PM MDT
Moon 9:54 AM MDT No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 45m
Length of Day
14h 41m
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
87 °F
Delta
82 °F
Grand Junction
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
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Bison Lake 16 in 10880 ft
Mesa Lakes 0 in 10000 ft
Overland Reservoir 0 in 9880 ft
McClure Pass 0 in 9500 ft
Dry Lake 0 in 8400 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Vernal 76 °F Partly Cloudy 12:53 PM MDT
Meeker 77 °F Clear 1:53 PM MDT
Grand Junction 83 °F Clear 12:53 PM MDT
Rifle 82 °F Clear 12:53 PM MDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KVEL)
Wind Speed: 21.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 213° (SSW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KVEL 251853Z AUTO 19021G31KT 10SM FEW100 24/00 A2953 RMK AO2 PK WND 18033/1825 SLP939 T02440000

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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. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
W. Prospect, Rangely, CO 82.3 °F 80 °F 35 °F 18% SSW  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5224 ft 1:30 PM MDT Normal  
CNCC Rangely Campus, Rangely, CO 78.9 °F 78 °F 27 °F 15% SSW  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5466 ft 1:56 PM MDT Normal  
RAWS DRAGON ROAD CO, Rangely, CO 76 °F 76 °F 20 °F 12% South  at  28 mph 0.00 in / hr 6299 ft 1:21 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS PINTO CO, Dinosaur, CO 73 °F 74 °F 19 °F 13% South  at  30 mph 0.00 in / hr 6700 ft 1:23 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS CALICO CO, Dinosaur, CO 73 °F 75 °F 26 °F 17% SSW  at  23 mph 0.00 in / hr 6720 ft 12:53 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 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.