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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
755 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...

  Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.

.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1000 AM MDT.

&&

NMC039-261600-
/O.CON.KABQ.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMTN5.1.SM.240423T1500Z.240425T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
755 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, PROPERTIES IN FLOOD PLAIN ALONG RIO CHAMA
  AND NEAR THE JUNCTION OF RIO OJO CALIENTE WILL SEE WATER IN THEIR
  YARDS. BANK EROSION IS POSSIBLE. DAMAGE TO WELLS AND SEPTIC TANKS
  IS POSSIBLE. THESE IMPACTS WILL INCREASE IN SEVERITY AT HIGHER
  LEVELS.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 6.2 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:00 PM MDT Thursday was 6.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
    maximum value of 6.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.3 feet on 04/25/2008.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3608 10615 3610 10611 3606 10607 3603 10610


$$

Guyer


Severe Thunderstorm Watch


SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 136
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
950 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 136 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

KSC023-039-065-089-137-147-153-179-181-183-193-260700-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0136.240426T0250Z-240426T0700Z/

KS
.    KANSAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

CHEYENNE             DECATUR             GRAHAM
JEWELL               NORTON              PHILLIPS
RAWLINS              SHERIDAN            SHERMAN
SMITH                THOMAS
$$


Red Flag Warning


URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
938 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR FRIDAY FROM 1 PM MDT UNTIL 8 PM
MDT FOR EASTERN NEW MEXICO AND THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY DUE TO
STRONG WINDS AND VERY LOW HUMIDITY...

.Critical fire weather conditions return across portions of central
New Mexico and all of eastern New Mexico behind Thursday`s
disturbance. Gusty west winds will meet with minimum relative
humidity in the low double digits in the afternoon, with
conditions tapering off in the evening.

NMZ104-106-123>126-261300-
/O.UPG.KABQ.FW.A.0023.240426T1700Z-240427T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.W.0022.240426T1900Z-240427T0200Z/
Northeast Plains-Middle Rio Grande Valley-Northeast Highlands-
Sandia and Manzano Mountains-Central Highlands-
East Central Plains-
938 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Friday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AREA AND TIMING...Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), Sandia
  and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands (Zone 125),
  East Central Plains (Zone 126), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123),
  and Northeast Plains (Zone 104) Friday afternoon through Friday
  evening.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 40 and 50
  mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 9 and 15 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 Red Flag Warning.

&&

$$


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
230 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

COZ018-019-261200-
/O.NEW.KGJT.WW.Y.0024.240427T0000Z-240428T1200Z/
Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Including the cities of Telluride, Silverton, and Rico
230 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM MDT
SUNDAY ABOVE 9000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 9000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 6 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 AM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. A detailed map of
  the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/gjt

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
230 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

COZ004-013-261200-
/O.NEW.KGJT.WW.Y.0024.240427T0000Z-240428T1200Z/
Elkhead and Park Mountains-Flat Tops-
Including the city of Trappers Lake
230 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM MDT
SUNDAY ABOVE 9000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 9000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 6 to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains and Flat Tops.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 AM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. A detailed map of
  the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
230 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

COZ009-010-012-261200-
/O.NEW.KGJT.WW.Y.0024.240427T0000Z-240428T1200Z/
Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-
Including the city of Taylor Park
230 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM MDT
SUNDAY ABOVE 9000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 9000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 6 to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Grand and Battlement Mesas, Gore and Elk
  Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys and West Elk and Sawatch
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 AM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. A detailed map of
  the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$


Flood Advisory


Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
832 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...

  Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam affecting Rio Arriba County.

.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

If you are in the advisory area, remain alert to possible flooding
or the possibility of the advisory being upgraded to a warning.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1000 AM MDT.

&&

NMC039-261600-
/O.CON.KABQ.FL.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AICN5.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
832 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.

* WHERE...Rio Chama  Below Abiquiu Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 4.8 feet, BANKFULL STAGE, 1800 CFS.  HOUSES NEAR
  HIGHWAY 84 ALONG RIVER WILL SEE WATER BEGIN TO ENCROACH THEIR
  YARDS. CATTLE THAT WANDER ACROSS THE RIVER AT LOWER FLOWS WILL BE
  TRAPPED ON THE OTHER SIDE. IF FLOWS OUT OF RIO OJO CALIENTE ARE
  550 CFS OR HIGHER, PROPERTIES NEAR AND BELOW THE CONFLUENCE OF THE
  RIO CHAMA AND RIO OJO CALIENTE MAY SEE FLOODING IN THEIR LAND AND
  SIGNIFICANT BANK EROSION.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 4.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady below flood
    stage at 4.8 feet.
  - Action stage is 4.8 feet.
  - Flood stage is 5.4 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3626 10642 3623 10634 3624 10625 3619 10617
      3612 10612 3606 10607 3603 10610 3608 10615
      3613 10619 3619 10627 3619 10635 3621 10640
      3623 10646


$$

11


Winter Storm Watch


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
938 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

COZ033-034-261200-
/O.CON.KBOU.WS.A.0016.240427T0000Z-240428T1200Z/
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-
Including the cities of Mount Blue Sky, East Slopes Mosquito
Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, East Slopes Southern Gore
Range, Berthoud Pass, Kenosha Mountains, Laramie and Medicine Bow
Mountains, Breckenridge, Willow Creek Pass, Rabbit Ears Range,
Cameron Pass, Williams Fork Mountains, Winter Park, and Rocky
Mountain National Park
938 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
  24 inches possible with the highest amounts across the Front Range
  Mountains above ten thousand feet.

* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range,
  and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the
  Indian Peaks.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel
  could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/bou

Gimmestad

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
828 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

COZ081-082-261030-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0016.240426T2100Z-240428T1200Z/
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Including the cities of Woodland Park and Pikes Peak
828 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to
  19 inches possible.

* WHERE...Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak
  Between 7500 and 11000 Feet and Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
828 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

COZ058-060-261030-
/O.CON.KPUB.WS.A.0016.240426T2100Z-240428T1200Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Including the cities of Climax and Bonanza
828 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 12 to
  19 inches possible.

* WHERE...Western Mosquito Range and Eastern Sawatch Mountains
  Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Hodanish


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Goodland KS
852 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-270300-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
852 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /952 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 1 AM MDT, 2 AM CDT
for portions of northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...

A few severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail are
possible Saturday afternoon and evening, mainly in northwest Kansas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any severe or significant weather
to the National Weather Service in Goodland via social media or
telephone.

$$

Vincent

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
913 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-261100-
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-
Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
Palo Duro Canyon-
913 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandles.

.DAY ONE...Rest of Tonight.

A potential for isolated severe thunderstorms remains for
tonight, mainly along and east of an Amarillo to Guymon line.
Large hail and damaging winds and perhaps an isolated tornado will
be the primary hazards if storms develop.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will continue to be
possible Friday and Saturday due to gusty winds and low relative
humidity values.

Additional thunderstorms may be possible on Saturday in the far
eastern combined Panhandles, some of which could become strong to
severe.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

Area fire managers and emergency officials should be alert for
elevated or critical fire weather conditions Friday and Saturday.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1145 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

COZ058>089-093>099-261300-
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-
1145 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Winds gusting up to 50 mph, combined with hot and very dry
conditions, will produce high fire danger across portions of
southern Colorado this afternoon.

Additionally, there is a low risk of a strong to severe storm or two
across the far eastern plains this afternoon into early evening,
mainly along and east of a Haswell to Lamar line. If severe storms
develop, hail to the size of quarters and 60 mph wind gusts would be
possible.

Snow will return to the higher elevations of the Continental
Divide tonight, with 2 to 4 inches of new snow possible,
especially across the peaks of the central mountains and the
eastern San Juan Mountains.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

An upper level system will start impacting our area on Friday,
lasting through the weekend. Cooler temperatures, heavy and wet
mountain snow, and showers and storms over the plains will all be
possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.

$$

27/SIMCOE

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1026 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

COZ030>051-261630-
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-
1026 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A couple severe thunderstorms will be possible over the northeast
plains late this afternoon through the evening. The main risk is
along and east of a line from Sterling to Akron, although there is
some risk as far west as Fort Morgan and eastern Weld County. The
main threat is large hail, but an isolated tornado or two is also
possible.

Scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms can be expected
along the I-25 Corridor this later this afternoon into tonight,
while snow showers become more widespread in the mountains. 2 to 5
inches of snow can be expected in the mountains by Friday
morning, with some slushy or snow covered roads mainly over the
higher mountain passes tonight.


.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

It will be cool and unsettled through Sunday, as precipitation is
expected to become widespread across northeast Colorado. There is
potential for moderate to heavy snow in the mountains, heaviest
late Friday night through midday Sunday. Travel into the high
country will likely be difficult, so be prepared to hazardous
travel this weekend. Across the plains, widespread rain showers
with some embedded thunderstorm can be expected on Saturday. Drier
and warmer weather will return early next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be required over the northeast
plains after 2 pm this afternoon.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
501 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-261015-
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
501 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /401 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
south central Kansas, southwest Kansas, and west central Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight. Very
large hail is possible with the strongest storms, and possibly a
tornado.

Near critical fire weather conditions are forecast for extreme
southwest Kansas today. See the latest fire weather message
(TOPRFWDDC) for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Severe thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon and evening
over south central Kansas. Very large hail is possible with the
strongest storms, and possibly a tornado.

Critical fire weather conditions are forecast for much of
southwest Kansas for Saturday. Strong southwest winds and low
humidity are forecast.


.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Storm spotters will likely be needed this afternoon and evening.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
148 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-261245-
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-
148 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for eastern Utah and western
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A trough and associated cold front will move through today
bringing some showers to the region and some thunderstorms this
afternoon. An inch or two of snow is possible for the highest
elevations across Utah and Colorado.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The next system will be approaching the area Friday with more
showers and storms possible. As the systems moves through Friday
night onwards, widespread precip is expected with some
accumulating snowfall for the highest elevations, especially
overnight. Warm weather returns Monday onwards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
1325 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
E-mail: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
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