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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Grand Junction, CO
NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this wind advisory at Apr 25, 2021, 9:52 AM MDT for Grand County, San Juan County, Uintah County, Utah; 14 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Apr 26, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 6 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 25, 2021, 9:52 AM MDT (15:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 26, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 26, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Junction, CO
Counties Delta County, CO, Dolores County, CO, Eagle County, CO, Garfield County, CO, Gunnison County, CO, La Plata 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, Grand County, UT, San Juan County, UT, Uintah County, UT
The radar
The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 17 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 3.9 hours before the alert went out and 37 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
- 3359 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 56 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 173 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 161 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
093 WWUS75 KGJT 251552 NPWGJT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 952 AM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 UTZ022-027-029-260600- /O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.210426T1800Z-210427T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0006.210425T1800Z-210426T0300Z/ Southeast Utah-Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges- Including the cities of Blanding, Moab, Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon 952 AM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from noon to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion due to wind-blown dust. && $$ COZ001-002-260600- /O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.210426T1800Z-210427T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0006.210425T1800Z-210426T0300Z/ Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin- Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Craig, Hayden, and Meeker 952 AM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Yampa River Basin and Central Yampa River Basin. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from noon to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion due to wind-blown dust. && $$ COZ006>008-011-020>022-UTZ024-260600- /O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.210426T1800Z-210427T0000Z/ Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor- Central Colorado River Basin- Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin- Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River- Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin- Eastern Uinta Basin- Including the cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, Rifle, Silt, Eagle, Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Montrose, Hotchkiss, Delta, Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Vernal, and Ballard 952 AM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin. In Colorado, Grand Valley, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River and Animas River Basin. * WHEN...From noon to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion due to wind-blown dust. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/gjt
3 follow-up statements
121 WWUS75 KGJT 260256 NPWGJT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 856 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 COZ001-002-UTZ022-027-029-261100- /O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210426T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.210426T1800Z-210427T0000Z/ Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-Southeast Utah- Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges- Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Blanding, Moab, Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon 856 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from noon to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion due to wind-blown dust. && $$ COZ006>008-011-020>022-UTZ024-261100- /O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.210426T1800Z-210427T0000Z/ Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor- Central Colorado River Basin- Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin- Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River- Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin- Eastern Uinta Basin- Including the cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, Rifle, Silt, Eagle, Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Montrose, Hotchkiss, Delta, Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Vernal, and Ballard 856 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin. In Colorado, Grand Valley, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River and Animas River Basin. * WHEN...From noon to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion due to wind-blown dust. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/gjt
517 WWUS75 KGJT 260902 NPWGJT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 302 AM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 COZ001-002-006>008-011-020>022-UTZ022-024-027-029-270000- /O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.210426T1800Z-210427T0000Z/ Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley- Debeque to Silt Corridor-Central Colorado River Basin- Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin- Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River- Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin- Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Basin-Arches/Grand Flat- Canyonlands/Natural Bridges- Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, Rifle, Silt, Eagle, Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Montrose, Hotchkiss, Delta, Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Vernal, Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon 302 AM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin. In Colorado, Grand Valley, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River and Animas River Basin. * WHEN...From noon to 6 PM MDT today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion due to wind-blown dust. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/gjt
245 WWUS75 KGJT 262345 NPWGJT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 545 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 COZ001-002-006>008-011-020>022-UTZ022-024-027-029-270045- /O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210427T0000Z/ Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley- Debeque to Silt Corridor-Central Colorado River Basin- Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin- Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River- Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin- Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Basin-Arches/Grand Flat- Canyonlands/Natural Bridges- Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, Rifle, Silt, Eagle, Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Montrose, Hotchkiss, Delta, Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Vernal, Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon 545 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... The strongest wind gusts have begun to subside and the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire at 6pm. Some gusty winds may linger in the higher terrain early this evening. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/gjt
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Junction, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 4:38 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | GJT | Grand, San Juan | 4 hr |
| Apr 25, 9:06 AM MDT | Red Flag Warning | GJT | Daggett, Grand, San Juan, Uintah | 35 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.