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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Grand Junction, CO

April 13, 2015Grand County, San Juan County, Uintah County, Utah; 4 counties in Colorado

NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this high wind warning at Apr 13, 2015, 2:56 PM MDT for Grand County, San Juan County, Uintah County, Utah; 4 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Apr 14, 2015, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 22 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 13, 2015, 2:56 PM MDT (20:56 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 14, 2015, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Apr 15, 2015, 3:00 AM MDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Junction, CO

Counties Garfield County, CO, Mesa County, CO, Moffat County, CO, Rio Blanco County, CO, Grand County, UT, San Juan County, UT, Uintah County, UT

The radar

The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 14, 2:14 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5133 W Baxter Pass, UT
Apr 14, 2:42 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 71Douglas Pass, CO
Apr 14, 2:48 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5319 Wnw Mack, UT
Apr 14, 3:18 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6113 Ssw Rangely, CO
Apr 14, 4:13 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 477 Sse Jensen, UT
Apr 14, 4:14 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5126 Sw Bonanza, UT
Apr 14, 4:20 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 482 Wsw Powderhorn Ski, CO
Apr 14, 4:53 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 451 Ese Vernal, UT
Apr 14, 4:53 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 453 Nne Grand Junction, CO
Apr 14, 5:13 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5017 Wnw Baxter Pass, UT
Apr 14, 5:20 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 466 Ssw La Sal, UT
Apr 14, 5:31 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 461 Ne Fort Duchesne, UT
Apr 14, 5:33 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 75Douglas Pass, CO
Apr 14, 5:45 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5339 Ssw Ouray, UT
Apr 14, 6:01 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 471 Ese Craig, CO
Apr 14, 6:13 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5520 Wsw Baxter Pass, UT
Apr 14, 6:32 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 513 E Rifle, CO
Apr 14, 7:19 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Ese Vernal, UT
Apr 14, 7:55 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5015 Nw Moab, UT
Apr 14, 7:57 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 4510 Nw Trapper Lake, CO
Apr 14, 11:01 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 S Meeker, CO
Apr 14, 11:01 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 691 S Meeker, COSOUTHWEST WIND

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 42 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2015-04-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2015-04-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 27 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3453 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
27 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
74 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

244 
WWUS75 KGJT 132056
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
256 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

COZ001-UTZ022-024-027-029-140600-
/O.UPG.KGJT.HW.A.0001.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.HW.W.0001.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN-SOUTHEAST UTAH-EASTERN UINTA BASIN-
ARCHES/GRAND FLAT-CANYONLANDS/NATURAL BRIDGES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RANGELY...DINOSAUR...BLANDING...BLUFF...
MEXICAN HAT...VERNAL...JENSEN...BALLARD...FORT DUCHESNE...
RANDLETT...MOAB...CASTLE VALLEY...THOMPSON SPRINGS
256 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY. A FREEZE WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS FREEZE WATCH
IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.
THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* TIMING...FROM TUESDAY NOON THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE 20S ARE POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ006-140600-
/O.NEW.KGJT.HW.W.0001.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.A.0001.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
GRAND VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND JUNCTION...FRUITA...PALISADE
256 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY WEST OF FRUITA TO THE UTAH STATE LINE... 
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT EAST OF FRUITA... 
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING WEST OF FRUITA...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON
TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY. A HIGH WIND WATCH CONTINUES EAST OF
FRUITA. A FREEZE WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS FREEZE WATCH IS
IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.

* TIMING...FROM TUESDAY NOON THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH MAINLY
  WEST OF FRUITA.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS.

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

UTZ023-025-028-140600-
/O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
EASTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS-TAVAPUTS PLATEAU-
LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MANILA...DUTCH JOHN...
MONTICELLO AND VICINITY
256 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY.

* TIMING...FROM TUESDAY NOON THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ011-140600-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.A.0001.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DELTA...HOTCHKISS...MONTROSE
256 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A
FREEZE WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. THE HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT.

* TIMING...FROM TUESDAY NOON THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH POSSIBLE.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE POSSIBLE AND MAY AFFECT HIGH
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. SECURE
  ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. PEOPLE
  SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ002-007-008-020-021-140600-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.A.0001.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN-DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR-
CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN-PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER-
FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CRAIG...HAYDEN...MEEKER...RIFLE...
SILT...PARACHUTE...MESA...GLENWOOD SPRINGS...EAGLE...CARBONDALE...
NUCLA...CORTEZ...DOVE CREEK...MANCOS
256 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...FROM TUESDAY NOON THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH POSSIBLE.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE POSSIBLE AND MAY AFFECT HIGH
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. SECURE
  ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. PEOPLE
  SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
113 
WWUS75 KGJT 140347
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
947 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

COZ006-141200-
/O.UPG.KGJT.HW.A.0001.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0001.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
GRAND VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND JUNCTION...FRUITA...PALISADE
947 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR LOCATIONS FROM FRUITA EAST... 
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY WEST OF FRUITA TO THE UTAH STATE LINE... 
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY FOR LOCATIONS FROM FRUITA EAST...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM
NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

* TIMING...FROM NOON TUESDAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH...AND
  GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH MAINLY WEST OF FRUITA.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S 
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION. 

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ001-UTZ022-024-027-029-141200-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0001.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN-SOUTHEAST UTAH-EASTERN UINTA BASIN-
ARCHES/GRAND FLAT-CANYONLANDS/NATURAL BRIDGES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RANGELY...DINOSAUR...BLANDING...BLUFF...
MEXICAN HAT...VERNAL...JENSEN...BALLARD...FORT DUCHESNE...
RANDLETT...MOAB...CASTLE VALLEY...THOMPSON SPRINGS
947 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TUESDAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE 20S ARE POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ011-141200-
/O.UPG.KGJT.HW.A.0001.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DELTA...HOTCHKISS...MONTROSE
947 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* TIMING...FROM NOON TUESDAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE POSSIBLE AND MAY AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S 
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION. 

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ002-007-008-020-021-141200-
/O.UPG.KGJT.HW.A.0001.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN-DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR-
CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN-PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER-
FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CRAIG...HAYDEN...MEEKER...RIFLE...
SILT...PARACHUTE...MESA...GLENWOOD SPRINGS...EAGLE...CARBONDALE...
NUCLA...CORTEZ...DOVE CREEK...MANCOS
947 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* TIMING...FROM NOON TUESDAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE POSSIBLE AND MAY AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION. 

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.

&&

$$

COZ003-141200-
/O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...RIO BLANCO
947 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY.

* TIMING...FROM NOON TUESDAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ023-025-028-141200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
EASTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS-TAVAPUTS PLATEAU-
LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MANILA...DUTCH JOHN...
MONTICELLO AND VICINITY
947 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TUESDAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$
598 
WWUS75 KGJT 141056
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
456 AM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

COZ006-142300-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0001.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
GRAND VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND JUNCTION...FRUITA...PALISADE
456 AM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH...AND 
  GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH MAINLY WEST OF FRUITA.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S 
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ001-UTZ022-024-027-029-142300-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0001.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN-SOUTHEAST UTAH-EASTERN UINTA BASIN-
ARCHES/GRAND FLAT-CANYONLANDS/NATURAL BRIDGES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RANGELY...DINOSAUR...BLANDING...BLUFF...
MEXICAN HAT...VERNAL...JENSEN...BALLARD...FORT DUCHESNE...
RANDLETT...MOAB...CASTLE VALLEY...THOMPSON SPRINGS
456 AM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE 20S ARE POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ011-142300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DELTA...HOTCHKISS...MONTROSE
456 AM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE POSSIBLE AND MAY AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S 
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ003-UTZ023-025-028-142300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS-EASTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS-
TAVAPUTS PLATEAU-LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RIO BLANCO...MANILA...DUTCH JOHN...
MONTICELLO AND VICINITY
456 AM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$

COZ002-007-008-020-021-142300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN-DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR-
CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN-PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER-
FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CRAIG...HAYDEN...MEEKER...RIFLE...
SILT...PARACHUTE...MESA...GLENWOOD SPRINGS...EAGLE...CARBONDALE...
NUCLA...CORTEZ...DOVE CREEK...MANCOS
456 AM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE POSSIBLE AND MAY AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$
659 
WWUS75 KGJT 141702
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SALT LAKE CITY UT
1102 AM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

COZ006-150115-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0001.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
GRAND VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND JUNCTION...FRUITA...PALISADE
1102 AM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH...AND 
  GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH MAINLY WEST OF FRUITA.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S 
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ001-UTZ022-024-027-029-150115-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0001.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN-SOUTHEAST UTAH-EASTERN UINTA BASIN-
ARCHES/GRAND FLAT-CANYONLANDS/NATURAL BRIDGES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RANGELY...DINOSAUR...BLANDING...BLUFF...
MEXICAN HAT...VERNAL...JENSEN...BALLARD...FORT DUCHESNE...
RANDLETT...MOAB...CASTLE VALLEY...THOMPSON SPRINGS
1102 AM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE 20S ARE POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ011-150115-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DELTA...HOTCHKISS...MONTROSE
1102 AM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE POSSIBLE AND MAY AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S 
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ003-UTZ023-025-028-150115-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS-EASTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS-
TAVAPUTS PLATEAU-LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RIO BLANCO...MANILA...DUTCH JOHN...
MONTICELLO AND VICINITY
1102 AM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$

COZ002-007-008-020-021-150115-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.150414T1800Z-150415T0900Z/
CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN-DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR-
CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN-PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER-
FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CRAIG...HAYDEN...MEEKER...RIFLE...
SILT...PARACHUTE...MESA...GLENWOOD SPRINGS...EAGLE...CARBONDALE...
NUCLA...CORTEZ...DOVE CREEK...MANCOS
1102 AM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE POSSIBLE AND MAY AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$
271 
WWUS75 KGJT 142209
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SALT LAKE CITY UT
409 PM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

COZ006-150615-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
GRAND VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND JUNCTION...FRUITA...PALISADE
409 PM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH...AND 
  GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH MAINLY WEST OF FRUITA.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S 
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ001-UTZ022-024-027-029-150615-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN-SOUTHEAST UTAH-EASTERN UINTA BASIN-
ARCHES/GRAND FLAT-CANYONLANDS/NATURAL BRIDGES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RANGELY...DINOSAUR...BLANDING...BLUFF...
MEXICAN HAT...VERNAL...JENSEN...BALLARD...FORT DUCHESNE...
RANDLETT...MOAB...CASTLE VALLEY...THOMPSON SPRINGS
409 PM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE 20S ARE POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ011-150615-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DELTA...HOTCHKISS...MONTROSE
409 PM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE POSSIBLE AND MAY AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S 
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ003-UTZ023-025-028-150615-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS-EASTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS-
TAVAPUTS PLATEAU-LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RIO BLANCO...MANILA...DUTCH JOHN...
MONTICELLO AND VICINITY
409 PM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$

COZ002-007-008-020-021-150615-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN-DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR-
CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN-PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER-
FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CRAIG...HAYDEN...MEEKER...RIFLE...
SILT...PARACHUTE...MESA...GLENWOOD SPRINGS...EAGLE...CARBONDALE...
NUCLA...CORTEZ...DOVE CREEK...MANCOS
409 PM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE POSSIBLE AND MAY AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$
733 
WWUS75 KGJT 150259
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
859 PM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

COZ006-151100-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
GRAND VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND JUNCTION...FRUITA...PALISADE
859 PM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT TONIGHT WEST
OF FRUITA TO THE UTAH STATE LINE... 
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT TONIGHT FOR
LOCATIONS FROM FRUITA EAST TO PALISADE... 
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...THROUGH 3 AM MDT TONIGHT.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH...AND 
  GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH MAINLY WEST OF FRUITA.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S 
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ001-UTZ022-024-027-029-151100-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN-SOUTHEAST UTAH-EASTERN UINTA BASIN-
ARCHES/GRAND FLAT-CANYONLANDS/NATURAL BRIDGES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RANGELY...DINOSAUR...BLANDING...BLUFF...
MEXICAN HAT...VERNAL...JENSEN...BALLARD...FORT DUCHESNE...
RANDLETT...MOAB...CASTLE VALLEY...THOMPSON SPRINGS
859 PM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT TONIGHT...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...THROUGH 3 AM MDT TONIGHT.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE 20S ARE POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ011-151100-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DELTA...HOTCHKISS...MONTROSE
859 PM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT TONIGHT...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...THROUGH 3 AM MDT TONIGHT.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE POSSIBLE AND MAY AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

* TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S 
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ003-UTZ023-025-028-150900-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS-EASTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS-
TAVAPUTS PLATEAU-LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RIO BLANCO...MANILA...DUTCH JOHN...
MONTICELLO AND VICINITY
859 PM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT TONIGHT...

* TIMING...THROUGH 3 AM MDT TONIGHT.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE LIKELY AND WILL AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$

COZ002-007-008-020-021-150900-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN-DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR-
CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN-PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER-
FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CRAIG...HAYDEN...MEEKER...RIFLE...
SILT...PARACHUTE...MESA...GLENWOOD SPRINGS...EAGLE...CARBONDALE...
NUCLA...CORTEZ...DOVE CREEK...MANCOS
859 PM MDT TUE APR 14 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...THROUGH 3 AM MDT TONIGHT.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...STRONG CROSSWINDS ARE POSSIBLE AND MAY AFFECT HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES AND LIGHT VEHICLES SUCH AS MOTORCYCLES. 
  SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN ADVANCE. 
  PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO BLOWING DUST SHOULD LIMIT OUTDOOR 
  ACTIVITIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT A SIGNIFICANT WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$
030 
WWUS75 KGJT 150905
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
305 AM MDT WED APR 15 2015

COZ006-151715-
/O.EXP.KGJT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FZ.W.0005.150416T0600Z-150416T1500Z/
GRAND VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND JUNCTION...FRUITA...PALISADE
305 AM MDT WED APR 15 2015

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A
FREEZE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
MDT THURSDAY. THE FREEZE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* TIMING...MIDNIGHT TONIGHT THROUGH 9 AM MDT THURSDAY.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S EARLY TOMORROW MORNING.
  THE COLDEST TEMPERATURES WILL OCCUR NEAR SUNRISE.

* IMPACTS...FREEZING TEMPERATURES COULD DAMAGE BUDDING OR
  BLOOMING FRUIT TREES AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE IMMINENT OR
HIGHLY LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL KILL CROPS AND OTHER
SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ001-UTZ022-024-027-029-151715-
/O.EXP.KGJT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FZ.W.0005.150416T0600Z-150416T1500Z/
LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN-SOUTHEAST UTAH-EASTERN UINTA BASIN-
ARCHES/GRAND FLAT-CANYONLANDS/NATURAL BRIDGES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RANGELY...DINOSAUR...BLANDING...BLUFF...
MEXICAN HAT...VERNAL...JENSEN...BALLARD...FORT DUCHESNE...
RANDLETT...MOAB...CASTLE VALLEY...THOMPSON SPRINGS
305 AM MDT WED APR 15 2015

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A
FREEZE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
MDT THURSDAY. THE FREEZE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* TIMING...MIDNIGHT TONIGHT THROUGH 9 AM MDT THURSDAY.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S EARLY TOMORROW MORNING.
  THE COLDEST TEMPERATURES WILL OCCUR NEAR SUNRISE.

* IMPACTS...FREEZING TEMPERATURES COULD DAMAGE BUDDING OR
  BLOOMING FRUIT TREES AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE IMMINENT OR
HIGHLY LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL KILL CROPS AND OTHER
SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ011-151715-
/O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KGJT.FZ.A.0003.150416T0900Z-150416T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FZ.W.0005.150416T0600Z-150416T1500Z/
CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DELTA...HOTCHKISS...MONTROSE
305 AM MDT WED APR 15 2015

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT
THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND JUNCTION HAS ISSUED A
FREEZE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
MDT THURSDAY. THE FREEZE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* TIMING...MIDNIGHT TONIGHT THROUGH 9 AM MDT THURSDAY.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S EARLY TOMORROW MORNING.
  THE COLDEST TEMPERATURES WILL OCCUR NEAR SUNRISE.

* IMPACTS...FREEZING TEMPERATURES COULD DAMAGE BUDDING OR
  BLOOMING FRUIT TREES AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE IMMINENT OR
HIGHLY LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL KILL CROPS AND OTHER
SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

&&

$$

COZ002-003-007-008-020-021-UTZ023-025-028-151015-
/O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-150415T0900Z/
CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN-ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS-
DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR-CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN-
PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER-
FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER-EASTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS-
TAVAPUTS PLATEAU-LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CRAIG...HAYDEN...MEEKER...RIO BLANCO...
RIFLE...SILT...PARACHUTE...MESA...GLENWOOD SPRINGS...EAGLE...
CARBONDALE...NUCLA...CORTEZ...DOVE CREEK...MANCOS...MANILA...
DUTCH JOHN...MONTICELLO AND VICINITY
305 AM MDT WED APR 15 2015

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

WINDS HAVE BEGUN TO WIND DOWN BEHIND THE COLD FRONT. GUSTS TO 30
MPH ARE STILL POSSIBLE THROUGH THE NEXT COUPLE OF HOURS BUT WILL
SUBSIDE AROUND SUNRISE.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Grand Junction, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Apr 13, 12:20 PM MDT, 2 hours 36 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 13, 12:20 PM MDT, 2 hours 36 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
1220 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

.UPDATE...
ISSUED AT 1215 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

WINDS CONTINUE TO BE THE FIRST THREAT FROM THE APPROACHING STRONG
STORM. DRAINAGE WINDS EXPECTED TO BE ENHANCED IN WESTERN VALLEYS
LATE TONIGHT. THIS WILL HELP TO PRODUCE MILD TUESDAY MORNING
TEMPERATURES. GUSTY WINDS WILL BEGIN OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN AFTER
MIDNIGHT...MIXING INTO THE VALLEYS THROUGH LATE MORNING AND THE
AFTERNOON. FRONTAL PASSAGE IS STILL TIMED FOR TUESDAY NIGHT WITH
LITTLE TIMING CHANGE IN THE NEW MODEL RUN. SO STRONG WINDS ARE
EXPECTED INTO TUESDAY NIGHT AHEAD OF AND NEAR THE FRONT. WE ARE
CONSIDERING UPGRADING THE HIGH WIND WATCH FOR AREA VALLEYS.
CURRENT NEW WIND GRIDS SUPPORT HIGH-END WIND ADVISORIES.

COLD AND UNSETTLED AIR POURS OVER THE REGION ON WEDNESDAY WITH
SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES EXPECTED IN ALL AREAS OVERNIGHT. WILL
CONSIDER A FREEZE WATCH FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

THEN THE SNOW ACCUMULATIONS LOOK TO CONTINUE THROUGH MUCH OF THE
REMAINDER OF THE WEEK. MODEL DIFFERENCES CONTINUE WITH THE TRACK
OF THE MEANDERING UPPER LOW WHICH WILL HAVE MAJOR IMPACTS ON SNOW
AMOUNTS. WE ARE LEANING TOWARDS THE SLOWER EC AT THIS TIME AND
THUS HEAVIER SNOWFALL.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY)
ISSUED AT 447 AM MDT MON APR 13 2015

THE SOUTHERN BRANCH LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER SOUTHEAST NM EARLY
THIS MORNING WILL SHIFT INTO WEST TX BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON...AND
THEN WEAKEN AS IT GRADUALLY SHIFTS EAST LATER TONIGHT. HIGH
PRESSURE NORTH AND WEST OF THIS LOW WILL DOMINATE OUR FORECAST
AREA TODAY. HOWEVER SOME MAINLY HIGH LEVEL MOISTURE ASSOCIATED
WITH THE LOW WILL SPREAD OVER OUR SOUTHEAST CORNER AND MAY ALLOW A
FEW AFTERNOON SHOWERS TO DEVELOP OVER THE SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS.
OTHERWISE CONDITIONS WILL BE WARM AND DRY. WINDS SHOULD BE A
LITTLE LESS GUSTY TODAY AREA-WIDE UNDER THE RIDGE.

THE NEXT PACIFIC LOW PRESSURE TROUGH WILL MOVE ONSHORE OVER WA/OR
THIS EVENING...THEN INTO THE NORTHERN GREAT BASIN BY MIDDAY TUE.
THIS STORM SYSTEM AND ITS ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT ARE MUCH STRONGER
THAN WE HAVE SEEN FOR SOME TIME...AND PROMISE TO BRING BIG
WEATHER CHANGES TO OUR REGION.

FOR EASTERN UTAH AND WESTERN COLORADO...TUE WILL BE DOMINATED BY
THE WARM PREFRONTAL/PRE-TROUGH ENVIRONMENT WITH GUSTY SOUTHWEST
WINDS DEVELOPING BY MIDDAY...THEN STRENGTHENING THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON AS 700-500MB LAYER WINDS REACH APPROXIMATELY 50KTS OVER
THE NORTHWEST HALF OF THE AREA BY LATE AFTERNOON. FORECAST
SOUNDINGS SHOW DEEP MIXING. THESE SOUNDINGS ALSO SHOW INVERTED-V
PROFILES DEVELOPING DURING THE AFTERNOON AS MID TO HIGH LEVEL
MOISTURE BEGINS TO INVADE AHEAD OF THE TROUGH. THEREFORE VIRGA OR
A FEW HIGH BASED CONVECTIVE SHOWERS WILL BECOME POSSIBLE. ANY
CONVECTION THAT DOES DEVELOP WILL ONLY ENHANCE THE ALREADY STRONG
GUSTS. WHILE WINDY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AREA-WIDE...THE
STRONGEST WINDS WILL MAINLY BE ALONG AND NORTHWEST OF A LINE FROM
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAN JUAN COUNTY UT TO CRAIG. WIND GUSTS
40-50 MPH WILL BE COMMON...WITH PEAK GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH
POSSIBLE. THEREFORE A HIGH WIND WATCH WILL BE ISSUED WITH THIS
PACKAGE FOR MUCH OF THE LOWER ELEVATIONS AREAS WHERE THE HIGH WIND
CRITERIA IS LOWER. THE STRONG WINDS...AND CONTINUED DRY CONDITIONS
AT THE SURFACE WILL ALSO HAVE BIG RAMIFICATIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER.
A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS ALREADY IN EFFECT FOR AREAS OF WESTERN
COLORADO WHERE FUELS ARE DRY.

WHILE MODEL DIFFERENCES HAVE BEEN SOMEWHAT PROBLEMATIC CONCERNING
THIS STORM SYSTEM...MODELS HAVE SHOWN GOOD CONSISTENCY IN ITS EARLY
STAGES AS THE STORM APPROACHES OUR FORECAST AREA. THEREFORE...THE
FORECAST THROUGH TUESDAY/TUESDAY NIGHT IS QUITE CONFIDENT.

.LONG TERM...(TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY)
ISSUED AT 447 AM MDT MON APR 13 2015

POWERFUL FRONT BLASTS ACROSS WRN COLORADO LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
(BETWEEN 03Z-09Z WED FROM WEST TO EAST) WITH PROMINENT PREFRONTAL
SOUTHWEST WINDS. GRADIENT WINDS AT 700 MB ARE PROGGED IN THE 40 TO
50 KNOT RANGE AHEAD OF THE FRONT WITH A DEEP MIXED LAYER. COMBINED
WITH TIGHT THERMAL PACKING AND PRESSURE JUMPS IN THE POST FRONTAL
AIR MASS...THIS SUPPORTS HIGH WINDS ACROSS MOST VALLEYS OF THE
FORECAST AREA. EAST CENTRAL UTAH (KCNY AIRPORT) WILL HAVE THE
STRONGEST WINDS...AND LIKELY REMAIN VERY GUSTY POST FRONTAL FROM
DOWNSLOPE WINDS OFF THE SWELL. DO NOT EXPECT WINDS TO DECOUPLE AT
SUNSET WITH FRONT MOVING ACROSS REGION AT NIGHT. REGARDING
MOISTURE...RATHER LIMITED AND EXPECTED BLOWING DUST IN THE
ATMOSPHERE WILL NOT HELP MATTERS. GOOD DYNAMICAL ASCENT WILL HELP
GENERATE SOME LIGHT PCPN NEAR THE COLORADO SPINE AND NW COLORADO.

GOOD MODEL AGREEMENT WITH THE EVOLUTION OF PACIFIC TROUGH EVOLVING
TO A CLOSED LOW CIRCULATION OVER SOUTHEAST UTAH BY WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON. CONFIDENCE IN THIS SOLUTION IS GOOD...BUT NOT GREAT AS
MODELS TEND TO STRUGGLE WITH CLOSED LOW CIRCULATIONS. AS THE
CLOSED LOW DROPS SOUTHWARD...MOISTURE DEEPENS NORTH OF THE
CIRCULATION. EASTERLY COMPONENT LIMITS QPF POTENTIAL...BUT SOME
TERRAIN HUGGING SNOW SHOWERS SHOULD DEVELOP GIVEN THE POTENTIAL
INSTABILITY.

MIGHT NEED TO MONITOR THE DOWNSLOPE WIND POTENTIAL OFF THE PARK
RANGE INTO STEAMBOAT SPRINGS...BUT THIS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON WHERE
THE CLOSED LOW SETS UP. THIS IS A POSSIBILITY THAT STRONG EAST WINDS
FROM BUT CONFIDENCE IS NOT TOO HIGH AT THIS TIME. THIS WIND
POTENTIAL HOLDS OFF UNTIL THURSDAY OR FRIDAY...SO SOME TIME FOR
FURTHER ASSESSMENT.

THE OTHER CHALLENGE IS HOW LONG WILL THE CLOSED LOW LINGER AND THE
GFS AND ECMWF DIVERGE IN THIS REGARD. BUT BOTH MEDIUM RANGE
MODELS SHOW THIS FEATURE MEANDERING FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD AND MAY
LAST THROUGH SATURDAY. BECAUSE OF THE UNFAVORABLE NORTHEAST TO
EAST FLOW...COOLER AND UNSETTLED CONDITIONS WILL BE THE PRIMARY
THEME WITH SOME MOUNTAIN SNOWFALL. SLOW MODERATING TEMPS ARE
EXPECTED AFTER THE BIG DROP IN AFTERNOON MAXIMUMS ON WEDNESDAY.

&&

.AVIATION...(FOR THE 18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY NOON)
ISSUED AT 1215 PM MDT MON APR 13 2015

VFR CONDITIONS CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY AFTERNOON. HOWEVER LOW LEVEL
WIND SHEAR WILL BE ON THE INCREASE THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
AS MOUNTAIN TOP WINDS INCREASE BUT VALLEY INVERSIONS LINGER
THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
ISSUED AT 1215 PM MDT SUN APR 12 2015

A RED FLAG WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR 11AM TO 9PM TUESDAY FOR ALL
WESTERN COLORADO ZONES BELOW 8000 FEET.

A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL THEN PUSH THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT BRINGING
A DISTINCT WIND SHIFT TO THE NORTHWEST FOLLOWED BY A MUCH COLDER
AIR MASS. THOUGH HIGHS WILL BE SOME 20 DEGREES COOLER WEDNESDAY
LOCALIZED AREAS OF CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS PERSIST UNDER
NORTHERLY WINDS. UNSETTLED WEATHER REMAINS IN PLACE THROUGH THE
END OF THE WEEK WITH FINER DETAILS STILL NEEDING SOME IRONING OUT.

&&

.GJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CO...HIGH WIND WATCH FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
     NIGHT FOR COZ001-002-006>008-011-020-021.

     RED FLAG WARNING FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR COZ200>203-
     205-207-290-292.

UT...HIGH WIND WATCH FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
     NIGHT FOR UTZ022-024-027-029.

&&

UPDATE...JOE
SHORT TERM...EH
LONG TERM...PF
AVIATION...JOE
FIRE WEATHER...JOE/15
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 13, 6:15 AM MDT, 8 hours 41 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
615 AM MDT MON APR 13 2015

COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-141215-
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-FLATTOPS-
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-
615 AM MDT MON APR 13 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN UTAH AND WESTERN
COLORADO.

...VIGOROUS PACIFIC STORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN UTAH AND WESTERN
COLORADO BEGINNING TUESDAY...

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS
THIS AFTERNOON. THE SNOW LEVEL WILL BE ABOVE 10000 FEET SO
IMPACTS FROM THIS ACTIVITY WILL BE MINIMAL.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

VERY STRONG WINDS WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY AHEAD OF A PACIFIC STORM
SYSTEM. WIND GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE BY LATE TUESDAY
AFTERNOON. THE STRONG TO HIGH WINDS WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT.

THE CHANCE FOR PRECIPITATION WILL DEVELOP LATE TUESDAY AND
INCREASE THROUGH WEDNESDAY...ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE NORTH. COLDER
TEMPERATURES WILL CAUSE SNOW LEVELS TO LOWER TO VALLEY FLOORS BY
DAYBREAK WEDNESDAY. MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS WILL LINGER INTO
FRIDAY...AND POSSIBLY BEYOND. HOWEVER THE FAVORED AREA WILL SHIFT
TO THE SOUTH. WIDESPREAD FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE LIKELY LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Junction, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 13, 4:35 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchGJTGrand, San Juan, Uintah17 hr
Apr 13, 2:56 PM MDTFreeze WatchGJTGrand, San Juan, Uintah36 hr
Apr 13, 2:56 PM MDTWind AdvisoryGJTDaggett, Grand, San Juan, Uintah36 hr
Apr 13, 11:51 AM MDTRed Flag WarningGJTDelta, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield, La Plata, Mesa and 8 more33 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.