Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
119 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
UTZ110>112-051100-
/O.CON.KSLC.WS.W.0012.240505T1200Z-240507T1800Z/
Wasatch Mountains I-80 North-Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-
Western Uinta Mountains-
Including the cities of Mantua, Logan Summit, Alta, Brighton,
Mirror Lake Highway, and Moon Lake
119 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO
NOON MDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 8 to 16 inches with locally higher amounts up
to 2 feet in the Upper Cottonwoods and Ogden area mountains.
* WHERE...Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Wasatch Mountains South
of I-80 and Western Uinta Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to noon MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected, especially
above 7500 feet. Those in the backcountry will experience
winter-like conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snowfall is expected to fall Sunday
afternoon and evening as a cold front moves through the area.
Snow levels will drop to 5000 feet by early Monday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including
Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit
weather.gov/slc/winter.
For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov.
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity
For information on potential travel impacts visit...
http://udottraffic.utah.gov
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
323 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
COZ001-006-011-020-UTZ022-024-027-029-051200-
/O.UPG.KGJT.HW.A.0002.240505T1400Z-240506T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.HW.W.0003.240505T1400Z-240506T0600Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-Southeast Utah-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Grand Junction,
Fruita, Palisade, Montrose, Hotchkiss, Delta, Gateway, Nucla,
Blanding, Vernal, Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley,
Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park,
and Fry Canyon
323 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
SUNDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin, Grand Valley,
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin and Paradox
Valley/Lower Dolores River. In Utah, Southeast Utah, Eastern
Uinta Basin, Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
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.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
323 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
COZ003-017-UTZ025-028-051200-
/O.UPG.KGJT.HW.A.0002.240505T1400Z-240506T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.HW.W.0003.240505T1200Z-240506T0600Z/
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-
Tavaputs Plateau-La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the cities of Rio Blanco, Ridgway, Glade Park,
and Monticello
323 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
SUNDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...South winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Colorado, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus and
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide. In Utah, Tavaputs
Plateau and La Sal and Abajo Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
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.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
125 PM MST Sat May 4 2024
AZZ004>007-009>017-039-040-050430-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0003.240505T1300Z-240506T0400Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Chinle Valley-Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-Little
Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-Little Colorado River
Valley in Navajo County-Little Colorado River Valley in Apache
County-Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-
Black Mesa Area-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Canyon De Chelly, Kayenta, Winslow, Tuba
City, Flagstaff, Show Low, Holbrook, Munds Park, Springerville,
Ganado, Kykotsmovi, Valle, Window Rock, Williams, St. Johns,
Pinetop, Grand Canyon Village, Happy Jack, Fredonia, Snowflake,
Chinle, North Rim, Jacob Lake, Lees Ferry, Greer, Page, Heber,
Forest Lakes, Keams Canyon, Wupatki N.M., Navajo N.M., Dilkon,
Supai, and Kaibito
125 PM MST Sat May 4 2024 /225 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024/
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MST /7 AM MDT/ TO 9
PM MST /10 PM MDT/ SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and west central
Arizona.
* WHEN...From 6 AM MST /7 AM MDT/ to 9 PM MST /10 PM MDT/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Secure loose objects that
could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Winds this strong will make driving extremely difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles, such as RVs, campers, and tractor
trailers. Use extreme caution and avoid unnecessary travel.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
123 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
WYZ028>030-051300-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0007.240505T1500Z-240507T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0007.240505T1500Z-240507T0300Z/
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Rock Springs, Wamsutter, and Green River
123 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70
mph expected.
* WHERE...East Sweetwater County, Flaming Gorge, and Rock Springs
and Green River.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening. Winds lessen
Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation, such as along Interstate 80.
Drivers should watch for sudden and strong crosswinds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind will likely occur on
Sunday and Monday afternoons, with a lull Sunday night.
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Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
227 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FORE MUCH OF THE
CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH MONDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 10 PM ALONG AND
EAST OF THE NORTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS AND MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY,
AND FROM 3 PM UNTIL 10 PM FOR AREAS FARTHER WEST, DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will develop
Sunday and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops
over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico
dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative
humidity values Sunday will favor the central mountain chain and
northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity plummets
over eastern areas as well on Monday. Winds will strengthen over
central and eastern areas late Monday morning, but not until mid
afternoon farther west.
NMZ106-120>122-124-051000-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0025.240505T1800Z-240506T0400Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.A.0027.240506T1700Z-240507T0400Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley-North Central Mountains-
Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley-
Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains-
227 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT SUNDAY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* AREA AND TIMING...The northern and central mountains (Zones
120, 122, and 124) below snowpack, and the Rio Grande Valley
(Zones 121 and 106) on Sunday from noon until 10 PM MDT, and
from 11 AM until 10 PM on Monday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...On Sunday, south and southwest 20 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph. On Monday, west 20 to 35 mph with gusts up
to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7-20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly
and will be hard to control. Long range spotting and extreme
fire behavior will be possible. Outdoor burning should not be
done.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
227 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FORE MUCH OF THE
CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH MONDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 10 PM ALONG AND
EAST OF THE NORTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS AND MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY,
AND FROM 3 PM UNTIL 10 PM FOR AREAS FARTHER WEST, DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will develop
Sunday and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops
over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico
dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative
humidity values Sunday will favor the central mountain chain and
northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity plummets
over eastern areas as well on Monday. Winds will strengthen over
central and eastern areas late Monday morning, but not until mid
afternoon farther west.
NMZ101-105-109-051000-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0025.240505T1800Z-240506T0400Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.A.0027.240506T2100Z-240507T0400Z/
Northwest Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Basin and Range-
227 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT
SUNDAY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central
Mountains (Zone 105), and West Central Basin and Range (Zone
109) Sunday from noon until 10 PM MDT, and Monday from 3 PM
until 10 PM.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...On Sunday, southwest at 20 to 35 mph with gusts
up to 50 mph. On Monday, west at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8-18 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly
and will be hard to control. Long range spotting and extreme
fire behavior will be possible. Outdoor burning should not be
done.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
214 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
COZ224-051215-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0034.240505T2000Z-240506T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0032.240506T1600Z-240507T0400Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
214 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 224...
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 2 PM to 7 PM MDT Sunday. A Fire Weather Watch has
also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low
relative humidity is in effect from Monday morning through Monday
evening.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 224.
* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph late Sunday
and again on Monday.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent.
* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire
growth and spread.
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
323 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
UTZ023-051200-
/O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.240505T1200Z-240506T0600Z/
Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Including the cities of Manila and Dutch John
323 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
SUNDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Uinta Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
323 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
COZ007-008-022-051200-
/O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.240505T1400Z-240506T0600Z/
Debeque to Silt Corridor-Central Colorado River Basin-
Animas River Basin-
Including the cities of De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute,
Rifle, Silt, Eagle, Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale,
Durango, Bayfield, and Ignacio
323 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
SUNDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Debeque to Silt Corridor, Central Colorado River Basin
and Animas River Basin.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
323 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
COZ002-021-051200-
/O.UPG.KGJT.HW.A.0002.240505T1400Z-240506T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.240505T1400Z-240506T0600Z/
Central Yampa River Basin-Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-
Including the cities of Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Cortez,
Dove Creek, and Mancos
323 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
SUNDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin and Four Corners/Upper
Dolores River.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
308 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
UTZ120-121-128-130-131-051200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0011.240505T1200Z-240506T0400Z/
Castle Country-San Rafael Swell-South Central Utah-Western
Canyonlands-Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Escalante, Bullfrog, Goblin Valley,
Emery, Hanksville, Big Water, Castle Dale, Price, Kanab, and
Green River
308 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM MDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Castle Country, San Rafael Swell, Glen Canyon Recreation
Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, and Western Canyonlands.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on
east to west routes. Blowing dust could reduce visibilities.
Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Powell will create hazardous
conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
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JAC
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
308 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
UTZ114-126-127-129-051200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0011.240505T1200Z-240506T0400Z/
Western Uinta Basin-Upper Sevier River Valleys-Bryce Canyon
Country-Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Circleville, Loa, Bryce Canyon City,
Panguitch, Roosevelt, Duchesne, Koosharem, and Torrey
308 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM MDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Western Uinta Basin, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef
National Park and Vicinity, and Upper Sevier River Valleys.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
&&
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High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
150 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
WYZ104-109-111-051200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.HW.A.0022.240505T1500Z-240506T0300Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Carbon County-Southwest
Carbon County-
Including the cities of Seminoe Dam, Baggs, and Rawlins
150 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Central Carbon County, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains,
and Southwest Carbon County.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
&&
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Charnick
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
227 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FORE MUCH OF THE
CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH MONDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 10 PM ALONG AND
EAST OF THE NORTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS AND MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY,
AND FROM 3 PM UNTIL 10 PM FOR AREAS FARTHER WEST, DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will develop
Sunday and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops
over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico
dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative
humidity values Sunday will favor the central mountain chain and
northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity plummets
over eastern areas as well on Monday. Winds will strengthen over
central and eastern areas late Monday morning, but not until mid
afternoon farther west.
NMZ101-105-109-051000-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0025.240505T1800Z-240506T0400Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.A.0027.240506T2100Z-240507T0400Z/
Northwest Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Basin and Range-
227 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT
SUNDAY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central
Mountains (Zone 105), and West Central Basin and Range (Zone
109) Sunday from noon until 10 PM MDT, and Monday from 3 PM
until 10 PM.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...On Sunday, southwest at 20 to 35 mph with gusts
up to 50 mph. On Monday, west at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8-18 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly
and will be hard to control. Long range spotting and extreme
fire behavior will be possible. Outdoor burning should not be
done.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
227 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FORE MUCH OF THE
CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH MONDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 10 PM ALONG AND
EAST OF THE NORTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS AND MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY,
AND FROM 3 PM UNTIL 10 PM FOR AREAS FARTHER WEST, DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will develop
Sunday and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops
over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico
dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative
humidity values Sunday will favor the central mountain chain and
northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity plummets
over eastern areas as well on Monday. Winds will strengthen over
central and eastern areas late Monday morning, but not until mid
afternoon farther west.
NMZ106-120>122-124-051000-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0025.240505T1800Z-240506T0400Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.A.0027.240506T1700Z-240507T0400Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley-North Central Mountains-
Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley-
Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Sandia and Manzano Mountains-
227 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT SUNDAY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* AREA AND TIMING...The northern and central mountains (Zones
120, 122, and 124) below snowpack, and the Rio Grande Valley
(Zones 121 and 106) on Sunday from noon until 10 PM MDT, and
from 11 AM until 10 PM on Monday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...On Sunday, south and southwest 20 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph. On Monday, west 20 to 35 mph with gusts up
to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7-20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly
and will be hard to control. Long range spotting and extreme
fire behavior will be possible. Outdoor burning should not be
done.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
227 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FORE MUCH OF THE
CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH MONDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 10 PM ALONG AND
EAST OF THE NORTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS AND MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY,
AND FROM 3 PM UNTIL 10 PM FOR AREAS FARTHER WEST, DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will develop
Sunday and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops
over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico
dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative
humidity values Sunday will favor the central mountain chain and
northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity plummets
over eastern areas as well on Monday. Winds will strengthen over
central and eastern areas late Monday morning, but not until mid
afternoon farther west.
NMZ123-051000-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.A.0026.240505T1800Z-240506T0400Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.A.0027.240506T1700Z-240507T0400Z/
Northeast Highlands-
227 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT SUNDAY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands (Zones 123) from noon
until 10 PM MDT Sunday, and from 11 AM until 10 PM Monday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...On Sunday, south and southwest 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 55 mph. On Monday, southwest and west 25 to
35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...On Sunday, 13 to 18 percent. On Monday, 6
to 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
214 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
COZ224-051215-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0034.240505T2000Z-240506T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0032.240506T1600Z-240507T0400Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
214 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 224...
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 2 PM to 7 PM MDT Sunday. A Fire Weather Watch has
also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low
relative humidity is in effect from Monday morning through Monday
evening.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 224.
* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph late Sunday
and again on Monday.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent.
* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire
growth and spread.
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
214 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
COZ225-232-233-237-051215-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0032.240506T1600Z-240507T0400Z/
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands-
214 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 225, 232, 233, AND 237...
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 225, 232, 233 and 237.
* Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 6 percent.
* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire
growth and spread.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1154 AM MDT Sat May 4 2024
COZ058>089-093>099-051800-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1154 AM MDT Sat May 4 2024
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible
across the higher terrain and immediate adjacent locations. Gusty
outflow winds may accompany any stronger storms.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Increasing west to southwest flow will bring snow and blowing snow
to the higher terrain along and west of the Continental Divide Sunday
night and Monday. Snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches will be possible
by Monday morning. The snow, combined with gusty westerly winds, will
create hazardous travel conditions across the higher terrain of the
Continental Divide Sunday night and Monday.
Strong and gusty westerly winds over the higher terrain Sunday
night, will move east across the high mountain valleys through
the Eastern mountains and Plains through the day Monday, with
critical fire weather conditions and high fire danger expected
across much of area into Monday evening.
Breezy westerly winds to persist through mid week, keeping
fire danger high, especially across the San Luis Valley, before
cooler, unsettled and less windy weather takes hold across the
area for Thursday into the end of next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters will not be needed today or tonight.
$$
STEWARD/31
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1013 AM MDT Sat May 4 2024
COZ030>051-051615-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
1013 AM MDT Sat May 4 2024
This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this
afternoon mainly across the higher elevations along and south of
I-70. A few showers may drift into the urban corridor late this
afternoon or evening. Showers could produce wind gusts up to 35
mph.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
A storm system is expected to track just north of the region late
Sunday into Monday. It will be much warmer on Sunday along with
windy conditions across the plains. An isolated shower or storm
will also be possible mainly in the mountains.
As the system tracks to the north, chances for mountain snow
showers will also increase from late Sunday night into Monday.
Across the plains, it will remain windy with cooler temperatures
and a slight chance of showers. There is some potential for
high winds across portions of the mountains and foothills Monday
through Monday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
335 AM MDT Sat May 4 2024
COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-050945-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-
Upper Gunnison River Valley-Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-
Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
335 AM MDT Sat May 4 2024
This hazardous weather outlook is for eastern Utah and western
Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A few scattered showers and storms are possible this afternoon
and evening along the central and southern Continental Divide
mountains. Gusty winds and lightning are the main risks.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Very strong winds are likely on Sunday ahead of an approaching
strong low pressure system. Max gusts upwards of 65 mph are
forecast in the valleys with gusts up to 80 mph forecast in the
mountains. A High Wind Watch remains in effect from Sunday morning
through Sunday evening.
The strong low pressure system and its attendant cold front will
bring widespread precipitation and much cooler temperatures as it
moves through Sunday night into Monday. There is the increasing
potential for accumulating snow in the mountains, particularly in
the central and northern Colorado mountains where 6 inches or more
of snow is possible. In the wake of the storm, cool and unsettled
weather likely persists through most of next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
