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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
242 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024

COZ001-UTZ022-024-027-029-041200-
/O.NEW.KGJT.HW.A.0002.240505T1400Z-240506T0400Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Blanding, Vernal,
Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park,
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
242 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin. In Utah,
  Southeast Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin, Arches/Grand Flat and
  Canyonlands/Natural Bridges.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

COZ003-017-UTZ025-028-041200-
/O.NEW.KGJT.HW.A.0002.240505T1400Z-240506T0400Z/
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-
Tavaputs Plateau-La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the cities of Rio Blanco, Ridgway, Glade Park,
and Monticello
242 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus and
  Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide. In Utah, Tavaputs
  Plateau and La Sal and Abajo Mountains.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

COZ002-006-011-020-021-041200-
/O.NEW.KGJT.HW.A.0002.240505T1400Z-240506T0400Z/
Central Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-
Including the cities of Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Grand Junction,
Fruita, Palisade, Montrose, Hotchkiss, Delta, Gateway, Nucla,
Cortez, Dove Creek, and Mancos
242 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin, Grand Valley, Central
  Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower
  Dolores River and Four Corners/Upper Dolores River.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$