Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles NNE Pagosa Springs CO

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
336 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024

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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-
336 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024

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.

Moisture wrapping around Monday`s storm will continue bring snow to
the northern and portions of the central Colorado mountains today.
The forecast calls for an additional 3 to 6 inches with locally
higher amounts above treeline. Meanwhile, strong and gusty westerly
winds will develop over the area this morning resulting in gusts as
high as 45 to 55 mph for much of the region through this evening.
Finally, sub-freezing temperatures are possible for the lower valleys
where vegetation is susceptible to damage late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Cool and unsettled weather will linger through the remainder of the
week, with a series of disturbances keeping chances of light mountain
showers in the forecast most afternoons.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight, however
spotters are encouraged to report excessive wind or any observed wind
related damage to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction.

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Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
221 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024

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Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-
Including the cities of Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos, Durango,
Bayfield, Ignacio, and Pagosa Springs
221 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Animas River Basin
  and San Juan River Basin.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* 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.

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