Walsh, CO

2:02 PM MDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 3996 ft
Lon: 102.3° W
Lat: 37.3° 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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Walsh Weather at a Glance

Updated 2:01 PM MDT
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Baca County, Springfield
Elevation
4360 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
77.5 °F
Feels Like 78 °F
Wind(mph)
2.0
Sunrise / Set
5:33 AM
7:59 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Clear 97 °F
Clear
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 95 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 88 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Clear 84 | 52 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 90 | 57 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.66 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
35%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KLAA 251953Z AUTO 12008KT 090V150 10SM CLR 25/10 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP044 T02500100 TSNO
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Heat Index
78 °F
Dew Point
48 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
2.0 mph from South
Wind Gust
5.0 mph
Health
UV
12 out of 16
Pollen
8.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph shifting to the South in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Saturday
chancetstorms Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 95F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Windy. Winds from the South at 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 88F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 35 mph shifting to the NW after midnight.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the East in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 15 to 25 mph.
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the South at 10 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 KCOWALSH2

Friday, 25
Clear
97 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
95 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
88 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 28
Clear
84 | 52 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
90 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Mostly Cloudy
84 | 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Mostly Cloudy
73 | 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
81 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
90 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
93 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph shifting to the South in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 61F. 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 57 | 54 84 | 57 95 | 43 70 | 37
Wind 8 mph East 8 mph SSE 25 mph SSW 18 mph SSW
Humidity 88% 38% 16% 30%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 21% 12% 19% 28%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:33 AM
7:59 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.80], Average RMSE [2.58]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.21], Average RMSE [1.78] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 95F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Windy. Winds from the South at 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 50 88 | 55 88 | 46 70 | 50
Wind 19 mph SSW 31 mph South 38 mph South 25 mph South
Humidity 68% 31% 22% 47%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 19% 34% 43% 32%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:32 AM
8:00 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.61], Average RMSE [2.86]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.30], Average RMSE [1.98] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 88F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 35 mph shifting to the NW after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 48 84 | 48 88 | 27 61 | 32
Wind 20 mph SSW 23 mph SSW 31 mph SW 21 mph WNW
Humidity 61% 27% 11% 34%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 37% 20% 12% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:32 AM
8:01 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.18], Average RMSE [2.13]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.62], Average RMSE [2.95] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the East in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 39 73 | 37 84 | 36 63 | 43
Wind 12 mph NNW 6 mph NE 7 mph SSE 14 mph SE
Humidity 57% 27% 17% 48%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
8:01 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.73], Average RMSE [3.39]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.98], Average RMSE [3.85] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 48 84 | 45 90 | 48 64 | 48
Wind 11 mph South 18 mph South 14 mph SSW 14 mph South
Humidity 71% 23% 22% 52%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.27], Average RMSE [3.18]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.43], Average RMSE [4.22] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 15 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 48 82 | 63 79 | 57 57 | 46
Wind 17 mph WNW 18 mph North 21 mph NNE 16 mph NNE
Humidity 70% 49% 49% 63%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 55% 22% 100% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.46], Average RMSE [3.88]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.36], Average RMSE [5.15] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 46 63 | 50 72 | 39 57 | 43
Wind 16 mph North 13 mph NNE 11 mph ENE 8 mph SE
Humidity 77% 62% 30% 59%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 48% 99% 82% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Overcast Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.23], Average RMSE [4.72]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.24], Average RMSE [5.91] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 41 77 | 50 79 | 43 63 | 43
Wind 8 mph South 12 mph SSE 13 mph SE 7 mph SSE
Humidity 67% 39% 27% 46%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 8% 20% 11%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.03], Average RMSE [3.71]
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 43 81 | 39 84 | 45 68 | 48
Wind 4 mph WSW 3 mph SSE 6 mph SE 9 mph SSE
Humidity 62% 23% 25% 46%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% 6% 4% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.16], Average RMSE [3.60]
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 46 82 | 61 90 | 50 68 | 41
Wind 4 mph SW 7 mph SSE 12 mph SSE 12 mph South
Humidity 68% 47% 25% 36%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 3% 2% 1% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
8:02 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 39 86 | 54 90 | 41 68 | 43
Wind 6 mph SW 4 mph SSW 10 mph South 11 mph South
Humidity 47% 32% 17% 38%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 1% 2% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:31 AM
8:02 PM
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KSPD) - -
Record (KSPD) 93 °F (2006) 35 °F (2002)
Yesterday 81 °F 44 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 2
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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 5:33 AM MDT 7:59 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:03 AM MDT 8:29 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:26 AM MDT 9:06 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:45 AM MDT 9:47 PM MDT
Moon 9:33 AM MDT 11:38 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 26m
Length of Day
14h 26m
Tomorrow will be 1m 16s 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
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Ute Creek 0 in 10650 ft
Grayback 0 in 11620 ft
Porphyry Creek 0 in 10760 ft
Rough And Tumble 0 in 10360 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Springfield 81 °F N/A 1:56 PM MDT
Elkhart 88 °F N/A 2:48 PM CDT
Lamar 77 °F Clear 1:53 PM MDT
Guymon 91 °F Clear 2:53 PM CDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KLAA)
Wind Speed: 8.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 183° (South)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KLAA 251953Z AUTO 12008KT 090V150 10SM CLR 25/10 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP044 T02500100 TSNO

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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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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Baca County, Springfield, CO 77.5 °F 78 °F 48 °F 35% South  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4360 ft 2:01 PM MDT Rapid Fire
NonFedAWOS SPRINGFIELD , Springfield, CO 72 °F 76 °F 55 °F 57% ESE  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 4390 ft 12:55 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS UTE CANYON CO, Campo, CO 79 °F 79 °F 47 °F 33% SE  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 4372 ft 12:59 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS CIMARRON KS, Elkhart, KS 84 °F 82 °F 47 °F 28% South  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 3538 ft 2:23 PM CDT MADIS
Fort Wiegers, Elkhart, KS 85.9 °F 84 °F 52 °F 31% SE  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3554 ft 3:01 PM CDT 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.