Grand Junction, CO

8:08 PM MDT on May 18, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 4636 ft
Lon: 108.5° W
Lat: 39.1° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Friday, May 18, 2012.

Showers and thunderstorms developed over the Northern and Central Rockies on Friday as a low pressure system slowly moved off the Rockies into the Plains. Some of these storms turned severe in parts of Utah and western Colorado with strong winds and large hail. Limited moisture associated with this system allowed for rainfall totals to remain less than an inch for most areas. Winds up to 61 mph were reported at Bluffdale, Utah. A cold front extended south of this system and produced strong winds across the Great Basin and Southwestern US. In combination with hot temperatures and low relative humidity, this kept fire danger high for Arizona, New Mexico, and into the Central Rockies. Meanwhile, a warm front extended eastward from this system, and produced scattered showers over the Dakotas. Heavy rainfall has not been reported and severe thunderstorm development was not anticipated across the Northern Plains.

In the East, a ridge of high pressure created a warm, dry, and pleasant day for most of the Eastern US as it covered from the Northeast through the Eastern Valleys. High temperatures ranged in the 70s across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, while parts of the Midwest reached into the 80s. In the Southeast, the tail end of a cold front lingered over the Carolinas and Florida, which triggered more showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.
Weather Underground midday recap for Friday, May 18, 2012.

Showers and thunderstorms developed over the Northern and Central Rockies on Friday as a low pressure system slowly moved off the Rockies into the Plains. Some of these storms turned severe in parts of Utah and western Colorado with strong winds and large hail. Limited moisture associated with this system allowed for rainfall totals to remain less than an inch for most areas. Winds up to 61 mph were reported at Bluffdale, Utah. A cold front extended south of this system and produced strong winds across the Great Basin and Southwestern US. In combination with hot temperatures and low relative humidity, this kept fire danger high for Arizona, New Mexico, and into the Central Rockies. Meanwhile, a warm front extended eastward from this system, and produced scattered showers over the Dakotas. Heavy rainfall has not been reported and severe thunderstorm development was not anticipated across the Northern Plains.

In the East, a ridge of high pressure created a warm, dry, and pleasant day for most of the Eastern US as it covered from the Northeast through the Eastern Valleys. High temperatures ranged in the 70s across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, while parts of the Midwest reached into the 80s. In the Southeast, the tail end of a cold front lingered over the Carolinas and Florida, which triggered more showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.
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Grand Junction Weather at a Glance

Updated 8:08 PM MDT
Elevation
4603 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
67.6 °F
Feels Like 67.6 °F
Wind(mph)
1.0
Sunrise / Set
5:58 AM
8:23 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent
Tonight
Thunderstorm 50 °F
T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of Rain 77 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Clear 48 °F
Clear
Sunday
Clear 88 | 55 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 93 | 52 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 93 | 50 °F
Clear
Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.58 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
28%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KGJT 190153Z 32011KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP016 T01941011
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
67.6 °F
Dew Point
33 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
1.0 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
8.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
9.70 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Friday Night
nt_tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the ESE after midnight.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 5 to 25 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 5 to 25 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight.
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 35 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Windy. Winds from the South at 20 to 30 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 5 to 25 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KCOGRAND9

Friday, 18
Thunderstorm
86 | 50 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 19
Chance of Rain
77 | 48 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Sunday, 20
Clear
88 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 21
Clear
93 | 52 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 22
Clear
93 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 23
Partly Cloudy
86 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Clear
90 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Clear
86 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
84 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
82 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 PM MDT on May 18, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday Night
nt_tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 36 81 | 32 81 | 19 57 | 32
Wind 12 mph SSE 19 mph SSW 22 mph West 7 mph NW
Humidity 33% 16% 9% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 20% 40%
Cloud Cover 25% 43% 52% 53%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Thunderstorm Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.97], Average RMSE [1.46]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [9.88], Average RMSE [2.55] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 PM MDT on May 18, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the ESE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 43 70 | 43 73 | 30 54 | 25
Wind 2 mph North 8 mph SSE 10 mph NW 6 mph ESE
Humidity 76% 35% 18% 32%
Chance of Precip. 40% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 48% 37% 36% 9%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.15], Average RMSE [1.55]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.53], Average RMSE [2.30] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 PM MDT on May 18, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 37 77 | 25 82 | 14 61 | 23
Wind 9 mph SE 3 mph NE 5 mph NW 6 mph SE
Humidity 62% 13% 7% 22%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 11% 14% 14% 10%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.52], Average RMSE [1.34]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.59], Average RMSE [2.27] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 PM MDT on May 18, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 25 84 | 25 90 | 5 64 | 25
Wind 6 mph SE 3 mph SW 6 mph WSW 4 mph SE
Humidity 31% 11% 4% 21%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 10% 9% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:26 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.70], Average RMSE [1.64]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.52], Average RMSE [3.08] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 PM MDT on May 18, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 5 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 30 86 | 27 88 | 23 64 | 23
Wind 8 mph SE 19 mph SW 23 mph WSW 3 mph NW
Humidity 30% 11% 9% 20%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 0% 43% 49%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:26 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.46], Average RMSE [2.13]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.89], Average RMSE [2.89] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 PM MDT on May 18, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 5 to 25 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 41 79 | 27 84 | 34 59 | 27
Wind 2 mph SW 18 mph WSW 22 mph West 6 mph NNE
Humidity 46% 14% 15% 29%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 40% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:26 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.59], Average RMSE [1.99]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.80], Average RMSE [3.22] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 PM MDT on May 18, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 35 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 34 75 | 23 90 | 30 59 | 27
Wind 9 mph SSE 31 mph SSW 22 mph SW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 50% 13% 12% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 20%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 29% 29%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:26 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.76], Average RMSE [1.89]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.89], Average RMSE [3.22] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 PM MDT on May 18, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Windy. Winds from the South at 20 to 30 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 5 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 28 73 | 23 82 | 39 50 | 21
Wind 12 mph SSE 26 mph SSW 23 mph SW 9 mph South
Humidity 36% 14% 20% 32%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 7% 62%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:26 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.24], Average RMSE [3.16]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.33], Average RMSE [3.82] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 PM MDT on May 18, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 28 75 | 23 81 | 9 52 | 23
Wind 8 mph South 13 mph SSW 14 mph SW 6 mph South
Humidity 37% 14% 6% 31%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 44% 21% 7% 11%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:26 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.86], Average RMSE [3.44]
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 PM MDT on May 18, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 32 75 | 43 79 | 32 52 | 21
Wind 9 mph SSE 12 mph SW 13 mph SW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 44% 30% 17% 29%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 16% 11% 6% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:26 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.20], Average RMSE [3.71]
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 PM MDT on May 18, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 28 73 | 43 79 | 39 50 | 28
Wind 7 mph SSE 9 mph SW 11 mph WSW 2 mph WSW
Humidity 41% 32% 23% 41%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 3% 10% 18% 12%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:26 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 PM MDT on May 18, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 37 75 | 50 81 | 37 50 | 23
Wind 5 mph SSE 8 mph West 8 mph WSW 1 mph WNW
Humidity 60% 41% 21% 34%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 7% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:26 PM
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May 18, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KGJT) 75 °F 47 °F
Record (KGJT) 92 °F (2006) 36 °F (1983)
Yesterday 87 °F 49 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 3
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 18, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:58 AM MDT 8:23 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:27 AM MDT 8:54 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:50 AM MDT 9:31 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:08 AM MDT 10:13 PM MDT
Moon 4:28 AM MDT (5/18) 6:35 PM MDT (5/18)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 26m
Length of Day
14h 25m
Tomorrow will be 1m 40s longer.
Waning Crescent, 3% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waning Crescent
May 20
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May 28
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Jun 4
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Jun 11
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Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Chipeta Ave south of Washington Park, Grand Junction, CO 67.6 °F 33 °F 28% WNW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4603 ft 8:08 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Larkspur Lane, Grand Junction, CO 65.0 °F 37 °F 35% NNE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4672 ft 8:08 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Tumbleweed Alpacas Ranch, Grand Junction, CO 68.1 °F 23 °F 18% South  at  0.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 4734 ft 8:08 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
HADS GUNNISON RVR BLO REDLANDS DIVERS CO, Grand Junction, CO 68 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 4549 ft 7:30 PM MDT MADIS
MesoWest Fruitvale East , Grand Junction, CO 67 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 4678 ft 7:00 PM MDT MADIS
Redlands - South Camp Rd. & Dakota Cir., Grand Junction, CO 66.0 °F - - WNW  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4870 ft 8:08 PM MDT Normal
APRSWXNET Fruita CO , Fruita, CO 67 °F 33 °F 28% SW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 4546 ft 7:47 PM MDT MADIS
Shelledy Es, Fruita, CO 67.2 °F 33 °F 28% SSE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4534 ft 8:07 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
CODOT Palisade (6), Palisade, CO 69 °F 38 °F 32% SE  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 4696 ft 7:50 PM MDT MADIS
Rapid Creek Road, Palisade, CO 65.5 °F 36 °F 34% ESE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5174 ft 8:05 PM MDT Normal  
Comstock West, Fruita, CO 66.3 °F 37 °F 34% WSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4507 ft 8:05 PM MDT Normal  
CODOT DeBeque Canyon (7), De Beque, CO 67 °F 45 °F 45% ESE  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 4792 ft 7:43 PM MDT MADIS
North Fruita Desert Recreation Area, Loma, CO 65.3 °F 23 °F 23% North  at  7.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 5121 ft 8:06 PM MDT Normal  
Little Park, Glade Park, CO 54.7 °F 32 °F 42% North  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 7000 ft 8:05 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
RAWS PINE RIDGE CO, Palisade, CO 66 °F 29 °F 25% NNW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 6709 ft 7:34 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS LITTLE DELORES CO, Glade Park, CO 59 °F 41 °F 51% South  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 6795 ft 7:49 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS JACKS CANYON CO, Gateway, CO 58 °F 29 °F 33% WNW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 7839 ft 6:50 PM MDT MADIS
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Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:57 PM MDT on May 18, 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect until 10 PM MDT this
evening for gusty winds... low humidity... and dry fuels for fire
weather zones 203... 207... 290... 292 and 293...

* affected area... in Colorado... fire weather zone 203 Grand
Junction forecast area... fire weather zone 207 Durango
forecast area... fire weather zone 290 Paradox Valley forecast
area... fire weather zone 292 North Fork forecast area and fire
weather zone 293 Gunnison basin forecast area.

* Winds... west to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative humidity... 9 to 14 percent.

* Impacts... fire ignitions may be difficult to control this
afternoon with high rates of spread possible. Scattered to
isolated thunderstorms through mid evening may start new fires
as little rainfall is expected from many storms.

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.



For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.Gov/gjt (all lower case)