... High Wind Warning remains in effect until 10 PM MDT this
evening...
* timing... the strongest wind speeds are expected early this
evening.
* Winds... south to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with peak gusts
to 60 mph or greater.
* Visibility... visibility may be reduced to a few miles in
blowing dust or blowing sand.
* Impacts... drivers of high-profile vehicles and motorcycles
should be alert to the danger of these winds. Individuals
planning outdoor activities should take precautions. It is
recommended that loose objects such as patio furniture and
trash cans be secured.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.
People... especially those with respiratory illnesses... heart
disease... the elderly... and children are encouraged to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.
Sunlight Mountain, CO
Current Conditions
46 °F
Haze
Updated — 8:29 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Local Radar
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Sunlight Mountain
46 °F - Haze
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Rifle
68 °F - Haze
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Eagle
66 °F - Clear -
Aspen
60 °F - Haze
Forecast for Sunlight Mountain (81602)
Saturday
 Chance of T-storms
H 68° / L 28°
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Sunday
 Chance of Snow
H 45° / L 25°
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Monday
 Partly Cloudy
H 52° / L 37°
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Tuesday
Clear
H 61° / L 32°
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Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
H 63° / L 36°
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Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 68F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 20 to 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday NightOvercast with a chance of snow and a chance of rain in the evening, then clear with a chance of snow. Low of 28F with a windchill as low as 21F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 40 mph with gusts to 75 mph. Chance of snow 20%.
Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 45F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 20%.
Sunday NightMostly cloudy with a chance of snow and a chance of a thunderstorm in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 25F with a windchill as low as 18F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 20%.
Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 52F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday NightClear. Low of 37F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 61F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Tuesday NightClear in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 32F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 63F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Wednesday NightPartly cloudy. Low of 36F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Statement as of 3:43 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
High Wind Warning
Statement as of 3:14 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Fire Weather Warning
... Red flag warning remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening
for gusty winds... low humidity... and dry fuels for fire weather
zones 200... 202... 203... 207... 290... 292 and 293...
* affected area... in Colorado...
fire weather zone 200 little snake forecast area...
fire weather zone 202 White River forecast area...
fire weather zone 203 Grand Junction forecast area...
fire weather zone 207 Durango forecast area...
fire weather zone 290 Paradox Valley forecast area...
fire weather zone 292 North Fork forecast area and
fire weather zone 293 Gunnison basin forecast area.
* Winds... south to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
in in the valleys. Wind gusts up to 75 mph over the higher
terrain.
* Relative humidity... 11 to 16 percent.
* Impacts... fire ignitions will be very difficult to control
with high rates of spread expected.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will
create explosive fire growth potential.
Please advise the appropriate officials and affected field
personnel of this red flag warning.
