Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
229 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024

COZ001-006-011-020-UTZ022-024-027-029-052200-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0003.240505T1400Z-240506T0600Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-Southeast Utah-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Grand Junction,
Fruita, Palisade, Montrose, Hotchkiss, Delta, Gateway, Nucla,
Blanding, Vernal, Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley,
Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park,
and Fry Canyon
229 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin, Grand Valley,
  Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin and Paradox
  Valley/Lower Dolores River. In Utah, Southeast Utah, Eastern
  Uinta Basin, Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

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.

&&

$$

COZ003-017-UTZ025-028-052200-
/O.CON.KGJT.HW.W.0003.240505T1200Z-240506T0600Z/
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
229 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* 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 6 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ023-052200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.240505T1200Z-240506T0600Z/
Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Including the cities of Manila and Dutch John
229 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Uinta Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ002-007-008-021-022-052200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.240505T1400Z-240506T0600Z/
Central Yampa River Basin-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-
Animas River Basin-
Including the cities of Craig, Hayden, Meeker, De Beque,
New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, Rifle, Silt, Eagle, Edwards,
Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos,
Durango, Bayfield, and Ignacio
229 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor,
  Central Colorado River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River
  and Animas River Basin.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$