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11:46 PM MDT on June 19, 2013 (GMT -0600)
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Lat: 38.8° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Storm Barry (North Atlantic) Tropical Depression Leepi (Western Pacific)
News
June 19, 2013
Superstorm Sandy forced New York City to rethink its evacuation zone maps. Now, a third of the city's population lives in an evacuation zone.
June 19, 2013
Thousands of people are stranded in the mountains of India after monsoon rains and landslides.
June 19, 2013
The World Bank announced they will ramp up its efforts to curb climate change in developing countries.
June 19, 2013
As crews get a Colorado wildfire primarily under control, fires start in other Western states.
June 19, 2013
Tropical Depression Two is moving west over Guatemala and Mexico.
June 19, 2013
The dead zones in large bodies of water affect important commercial and recreational fisheries and threatens the economy, according to NOAA.
June 19, 2013
Heavy floods in southwest France have forced the evacuation of religious pilgrims in Lourdes.
June 18, 2013
A tornado was reported near the Denver International Airport Tuesday afternoon.
June 18, 2013
Vigilante justice? Some Sandy survivors are threatening it after a series of thefts.
June 18, 2013
Women who are exposed to high levels of air pollution during pregnancy might be twice as likely to have a child with autism, according to a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health thats published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
June 18, 2013
Get your telescopes ready -- the largest full moon of the year is coming!
June 18, 2013
The World's Most Amazing Places: Fly Geyser
June 18, 2013
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June 18, 2013
Check out incredible views of a planet that hasn't been photographed by NASA in nearly 40 years.
June 18, 2013
The weather in London has been far from normal lately, and the locals want to find out why.
June 17, 2013
NASA has eight new astronauts.
June 17, 2013
Heavy rain makes for a nightmare in cities from St. Louis to Cape Girardeau.
June 17, 2013
A collection of NASA Satellite images of the month, from May 2013.
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Deadly flooding continues in India, washing away roads and buildings.
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, June 20, 2013. Messy weather is expected in the northern part of the country on Thursday as a strong storm moves through the Intermountain West and into the Northern Plains. Heavy morning rain is anticipated near the Canadian border from Washington through Montana. As the day progresses, however, this precipitation will progress northward into Canada. Meanwhile, a Pacific low pressure trough will move into the Pacific Northwest, bringing another round of wet weather to Washington and Oregon.

Farther to the east, heavy rain and thunderstorms will move through the Dakotas to the Upper Midwest. This rain will increase in intensity throughout the day, potentially producing some severe thunderstorms. Residents in the Dakotas and Minnesota should monitor local weather conditions and be prepared to take precautions to protect life and property.

Meanwhile, scattered showers and thunderstorms will return to the Southeast and Florida, but ehse thunderstorms will be typical for this time of year.

A high pressure system over the Ohio Valley and Northeast will bring dry conditions to the area, while the Southwest will be dry and warm once again.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s. The Southern Plains and Southwest will also rise into the 90s and 100s, while the Northwest will see temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, June 20, 2013. Messy weather is expected in the northern part of the country on Thursday as a strong storm moves through the Intermountain West and into the Northern Plains. Heavy morning rain is anticipated near the Canadian border from Washington through Montana. As the day progresses, however, this precipitation will progress northward into Canada. Meanwhile, a Pacific low pressure trough will move into the Pacific Northwest, bringing another round of wet weather to Washington and Oregon.

Farther to the east, heavy rain and thunderstorms will move through the Dakotas to the Upper Midwest. This rain will increase in intensity throughout the day, potentially producing some severe thunderstorms. Residents in the Dakotas and Minnesota should monitor local weather conditions and be prepared to take precautions to protect life and property.

Meanwhile, scattered showers and thunderstorms will return to the Southeast and Florida, but ehse thunderstorms will be typical for this time of year.

A high pressure system over the Ohio Valley and Northeast will bring dry conditions to the area, while the Southwest will be dry and warm once again.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s. The Southern Plains and Southwest will also rise into the 90s and 100s, while the Northwest will see temperatures in the 60s and 70s.

Gateway Weather at a Glance

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Clear
Clear
Temperature
58 °F
Feels Like 58 °F
Wind(mph)
6
Sunrise / Set
5:49 AM
8:43 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Clear 58 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 91 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Clear 61 °F
Clear
Friday
Clear 93 | 63 °F
Clear
Saturday
Clear 93 | 52 °F
Clear
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 93 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
 in
Visibility
-
Clouds
Moisture
Humidity
15%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
58 °F
Dew Point
11 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
6 mph from WSW
Wind Gust
13.0 mph
Health
out of 16
Pollen
7.20 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
No Activity
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Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Windy. Winds from the South at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE after midnight.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the South at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then overcast. Low of 55F. Winds from the South at 5 to 20 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 25 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 25 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 95F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 104F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Gateway Weather Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for 81522 Weather Station KCOGRAND8

Thursday, 20
Clear
91 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 21
Clear
93 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 22
Clear
93 | 52 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 23
Partly Cloudy
93 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 24
Partly Cloudy
93 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 25
Partly Cloudy
95 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 26
Clear
99 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 27
Clear
102 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 28
Clear
104 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 29
Partly Cloudy
102 | 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 19 81 | 16 90 | 12 64 | 12
Wind 5 mph East 13 mph SW 17 mph WSW 8 mph South
Humidity 18% 8% 5% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 4% 6% 6%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.32], Average RMSE [1.26]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.73], Average RMSE [5.15] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 18 84 | 19 88 | 18 68 | 18
Wind 8 mph SSE 11 mph WSW 9 mph NNW 7 mph SE
Humidity 16% 8% 7% 14%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 7% 9% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.00], Average RMSE [1.70]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.81], Average RMSE [4.28] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 18 86 | 21 88 | 18 68 | 14
Wind 6 mph SSE 12 mph West 12 mph WSW 3 mph ESE
Humidity 16% 8% 7% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% 10% 18% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.10], Average RMSE [2.31]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.95], Average RMSE [4.35] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the South at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then overcast. Low of 55F. Winds from the South at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 16 86 | 19 90 | 16 66 | 16
Wind 6 mph ESE 12 mph SW 17 mph SW 5 mph SE
Humidity 14% 7% 6% 13%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 23% 72% 0% 19%
Conditions Clear Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.53], Average RMSE [1.87]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.99], Average RMSE [4.73] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 25 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 18 88 | 21 91 | 21 68 | 23
Wind 10 mph SE 18 mph SW 20 mph WSW 8 mph SW
Humidity 14% 8% 7% 17%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 99% 24% 0% 0%
Conditions Overcast Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.97], Average RMSE [2.16]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.08], Average RMSE [4.87] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 95F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 23 88 | 30 91 | 32 70 | 34
Wind 7 mph SSE 7 mph SW 9 mph West 2 mph ESE
Humidity 18% 12% 11% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 90% 28% 0%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:43 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.07], Average RMSE [2.40]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.31], Average RMSE [5.11] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 30 91 | 32 95 | 32 63 | 32
Wind 6 mph ESE 4 mph SSW 9 mph West 2 mph SE
Humidity 22% 11% 10% 30%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:44 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.94], Average RMSE [2.73]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.32], Average RMSE [6.13] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 25 95 | 23 99 | 21 63 | 21
Wind 7 mph ESE 5 mph WSW 5 mph WNW 3 mph ESE
Humidity 16% 6% 5% 20%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:44 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.96], Average RMSE [3.13]
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 104F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 23 97 | 25 99 | 27 64 | 37
Wind 6 mph ESE 6 mph WSW 4 mph West 4 mph SE
Humidity 14% 7% 7% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 1% 6% 11% 25%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
8:44 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.08], Average RMSE [3.72]
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 75 | 48 95 | 41 99 | 32 64 | 41
Wind 5 mph SE 7 mph SW 4 mph West 3 mph SE
Humidity 38% 14% 9% 42%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 40% 25% 10% 43%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
8:44 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:40 PM MDT on June 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 77 | 50 95 | 45 99 | 37 66 | 45
Wind 5 mph SE 6 mph WSW 3 mph West 3 mph SE
Humidity 39% 16% 11% 45%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 76% % % %
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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Weather History & Almanac
June 20, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KGJT) 89 °F 58 °F
Record (KGJT) 102 °F (1936) 40 °F (1973)
Yesterday 94 °F 61 °F
Yesterday's Cooling 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.
Astronomy
Jun. 19, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:49 AM MDT 8:43 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:17 AM MDT 9:15 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:37 AM MDT 9:55 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:51 AM MDT 10:41 PM MDT
Moon 4:41 PM MDT (6/19) 2:34 AM MDT (6/19)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 57m
Length of Day
14h 53m
Tomorrow will be 0m 3s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 85% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Gibbous
Jun 23
Full
Jun 29
Last Quarter
Jul 8
New
Jul 15
First Quarter
Yesterday's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
97 °F
Pueblo
96 °F
Greeley
96 °F
Erie
95 °F
Fort Collins
95 °F
Denver
33 °F
Alamosa
35 °F
Kremmling
36 °F
Leadville
37 °F
Gunnison
38 °F
Durango
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Mesa Lakes 0 in 10000 ft
Overland Reservoir 0 in 9880 ft
Lone Cone 0 in 9600 ft
McClure Pass 8 in 9500 ft
Red Mountain Pass 0 in 11150 ft
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Flight Rule: NA
Wind Speed: 6 mph
Wind Dir: 246° (WSW)
Ceiling: -

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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
RAWS JACKS CANYON CO, Gateway, CO 58 °F - 11 °F 15% WSW  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 7839 ft 10:50 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS LITTLE DELORES CO, Glade Park, CO 71 °F 72 °F 9 °F 9% SW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 6795 ft 10:49 PM MDT MADIS
HCN CO NAT MONUMNT GRAND JUNCTION 9W CO , Fruita, CO 75 °F 73 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 5806 ft 11:10 PM MDT MADIS
Redlands - South Camp Rd. & Dakota Cir., Grand Junction, CO 78.1 °F - - - ESE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4870 ft 11:45 PM MDT Normal
Desert Hills Estates, Grand Junction, CO 78.1 °F 77 °F 15 °F 9% SW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4685 ft 11:45 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Orchard Mesa, Grand Junction, CO 68.9 °F - 25 °F 19% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4678 ft 11:34 PM MDT Normal  
HADS GUNNISON RVR BLO REDLANDS DIVERS CO, Grand Junction, CO 82 °F 80 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 4549 ft 10:30 PM MDT MADIS
MesoWest ORCHRD , Grand Junction, CO 83 °F 81 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 4591 ft 9:30 PM MDT MADIS
Chipeta Ave south of Washington Park, Grand Junction, CO 69.9 °F - 24 °F 18% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4603 ft 11:45 PM MDT Rapid Fire
MesoWest RLHEAD , Grand Junction, CO 81 °F 79 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 4526 ft 10:20 PM MDT MADIS
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Fire Weather Warning, Fire Weather Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 9:44 PM MDT on June 19, 2013

... Red flag warning remains in effect until 10 PM MDT Thursday
for fire weather zones 200... 202... 203 below 9000 feet... 290...
291... 292... 293... 484 below 7000 feet... 486 below 7000 feet and
487 below 7000 feet for gusty winds... low humidity... high Haines
index... and dry fuels...

... Fire Weather Watch remains in effect from Friday morning
through Friday evening for fire weather zones 200... 202... 203
below 9000 feet... 290... 291... 292... 293... 484 below 7000
feet... 486 below 7000 feet and 487 below 7000 feet for gusty
winds... low humidity... high Haines index... and dry fuels...

* affected area...

in western 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 below 9000 feet...
fire weather zone 290 Paradox Valley forecast area...
fire weather zone 291 northern San Juan forecast area...
fire weather zone 292 North Fork forecast area... and
fire weather zone 293 Gunnison basin forecast area.

In northeast Utah...

fire weather zone 484 Tavaputs plateau...
fire weather zone 486 eastern Uinta Basin... and
fire weather zone 487 Book Cliffs.

* Winds... southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph during
          the late morning and afternoon hours. Will decrease during
          the overnight hours.

* Relative humidity... 4 to 9 percent during the afternoon with limited
                      recovery at night.

* Haines index... 6 high.

* Impacts... rapid fire growth on any wildfires or prescribed
Burns and agricultural Burns is possible. Open burning is not
recommended.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Please advise the appropriate officials and affected field
personnel of this red flag warning.

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






Local Storm Report


06/19/2013 0309 PM

4 miles NW of Montrose, Montrose County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust e45 mph, reported by trained spotter.


            Small branches falling from trees





06/19/2013 0309 PM

4 miles NW of Montrose, Montrose County.

Non-thunderstorm wind gust e45 mph, reported by trained spotter.


            Small branches falling from trees