Alert archive / Colorado / Wind Advisories in 2015
Wind Advisory 2, NWS Grand Junction, CO
NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this wind advisory at Apr 13, 2015, 2:56 PM MDT for 13 counties in Colorado; 4 counties in Utah. It took effect at Apr 14, 2015, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 15 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
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 Delta County, CO, Dolores County, CO, Eagle County, CO, Garfield County, CO, Gunnison County, CO, Mesa County, CO, Moffat County, CO, Montezuma County, CO, Montrose County, CO, Pitkin County, CO, Rio Blanco County, CO, Routt County, CO, San Miguel County, CO, Daggett County, UT, Grand County, UT, San Juan County, UT, Uintah County, UT
The radar
The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 9 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 20 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.
- 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
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 wind advisory 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 wind advisory 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/15Hazardous 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 4:35 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | GJT | Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa and 7 more | 17 hr |
| Apr 13, 11:51 AM MDT | Red Flag Warning | GJT | Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield, La Plata, Mesa and 8 more | 33 hr |
| Apr 13, 2:56 PM MDT | Freeze Watch | GJT | Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Moffat, Montrose and 1 more | 36 hr |
| Apr 13, 2:56 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | GJT | Garfield, Mesa, Moffat, Rio Blanco | 36 hr |
Nearby
Wind Advisories in Colorado, 2015Wind Advisories in Utah, 2015Every wind advisory in 2015
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.