Air Quality Alert
COC029-085-113-051-091-077-151500-
Delta-Montrose-San Miguel-Gunnison-Ouray-Mesa-
1210 AM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
...AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM 900 AM
MONDAY UNTIL 900 AM TUESDAY...
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Delta, Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, and southern
Mesa Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Delta,
Montrose, Nucla, Telluride, Ouray and Gunnison.
WHEN...900 AM Monday July 14 to 900 AM Tuesday July 15
IMPACTS...Multiple wildfires will produce periods of moderate to
heavy smoke across the advisory area through early Tuesday
morning. The heaviest smoke impacts will likely be in close
proximity to the South Rim fire in eastern Montrose County, the
Sowbelly Fire and Turner Gulch fires in southern Mesa County, and
areas directly downwind of the Deer Creek fire in Montrose and San
Miguel Counties.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is
thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain
indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease,
respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider
limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.
Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is
making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in
your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
428 AM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-161030-
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-Flat Tops-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-
428 AM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Colorado, southwest
Colorado, west central Colorado, east central Utah, northeast Utah
and southeast Utah.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hot and dry conditions keep temperatures trending 5 degrees above
average. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms on the terrain
increase this afternoon with dry lightning and gusty outflows
possible under collapsing storms. Wildfire smoke will remain visible
across the central and southern areas of the CWA.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Hot and dry conditions will continue through the week. Afternoon
showers and storms on terrain will remain in the forecast,
increasing in coverage through the latter half of the week.
Increasing moisture will limit chances for dry lightning later in
the week and bring increased chances for wetting rain across the
higher terrain. Wildfire smoke will remain visible for much of
eastern Utah and western Colorado though the wetting rains later in
the week could help diminish smoke. Conditions dry out Sunday into
early next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
401 AM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
COZ058>089-093>099-161300-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
401 AM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecast for this afternoon
and evening, mainly across the higher terrain, the Palmer Divide and
Raton Mesa, west of Interstate 25. The main thunderstorms risks
today will be lightning and outflow wind gusts 50 to 55 mph.
Thunderstorms will dissipate this evening.
Temperatures on the Plains will be hot this afternoon, with highs in
the upper 90s to lower 100s. Be sure to take precautions to protect
yourself from the heat.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
Daily afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are
expected Wednesday through Monday. Widespread thunderstorm
activity is anticipated across much of the area Wednesday through
Saturday, then a decrease in coverage is expected for Sunday and
Monday. There is also the threat of excessive rainfall on
Wednesday and Thursday across the eastern mountains and plains, so
flood-prone areas will need to be monitored closely.
The primary threat from any of the stronger storms will be gusty
outflow winds nearing 60 mph. Otherwise, the most likely hazards
with any organized storms will be gusty outflow winds around 40
mph, small hail, frequent cloud to ground lightning, and brief
periods of moderate to heavy rain.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
357 AM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-161000-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
357 AM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025 /457 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025/
This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...
There is a chance for severe storms this afternoon and evening,
favoring counties along the Nebraska border. Wind gusts up to 65 mph
are the main hazard, with hail up to ping pong ball in size also
possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY...
There is another chance for severe storms on Wednesday. Wind gusts up
to 65 mph look to be the main threat, with hail around an inch in
size possible as well.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Any reports of severe weather the next few days are appreciated!
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
334 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-160845-
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
334 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025 /234 AM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
south central Kansas, southwest Kansas, and west central Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
There is a very minimal chance for isolated thunderstorms across
west central Kansas and central Kansas in vicinity of the I-70
corridor tonight. However, severe potential is low.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
There is a marginal risk for strong to severe thunderstorms across
west central Kansas and portions of southwest Kansas late Wednesday.
The strongest storms will be capable of producing damaging winds in
excess of 60 to 70 mph. Quarter to half dollar size hail will also
be possible.
Thunderstorms will be also be possible Thursday. However, severe
potential is uncertain this far out.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
308 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-160815-
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-
Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
308 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025 /208 AM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
An approaching cold front will lead to the development of
thunderstorms this afternoon into the evening hours. Large hail,
damaging winds and a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. The main
area of concern is east of a line from Chappell, to Hyannis, to
Kilgore.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
There will be a continued threat for thunderstorms on Wednesday
behind an exiting cold front. An isolated strong to severe storm
cannot be ruled out, generally south of a line from Antioch to
Bartlett.
Beyond Wednesday, there will be a chance for thunderstorms Thursday
night through Monday. At this time, the severe threat appears low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1226 AM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
NEZ019>021-054-055-WYZ103>106-109>119-160630-
Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-Morrill County-Kimball County-
Cheyenne County-North Laramie Range-
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills-
Southwest Carbon County-Sierra Madre Range-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-Laramie Valley-
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
1226 AM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the southern Nebraska
panhandle...south central Wyoming and southeast Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
An approaching cold front will result in another round of
thunderstorms this afternoon. A marginal risk for strong to severe
thunderstorms is expected with gusty winds and some hail possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY
A cold front will bring thunderstorms along with cooler temperatures
on Wednesday, but a gradual warming trend will occur thereafter
alongside daily shower and thunderstorm chances.
.Spotter information statement...
Spotter reports are encourage with severe weather over the coming
days.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
736 AM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025
COZ030>051-151345-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
736 AM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
It will be another hot day today with scattered showers and storms
expected across the higher elevations this afternoon, spreading
across the I-25 corridor into the evening. Storms will be capable
of producing small hail, lightning, and gusty outflow winds up to
50 mph.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
An active pattern will continue through the long term period,
with afternoon showers and storms developing over the high country
each afternoon, and hot temperatures across the plains. By
Wednesday, a brief cooldown is expected as a shortwave and
associated cold front pass across the forecast area. Widespread
showers and storms will be possible with this system, and with
increasing westerly flow aloft and PWATs expected to increase to
between 130%-160% above normal, some of these storms will be
capable of producing heavy rainfall, with an isolated threat for
some becoming severe.
High temperatures will return to the 90s on Friday, remaining
there through the forecast period.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
$$
