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Dolores County Emergency Alert System
Tuesday December 14th, 2021 :: 03:41 a.m. MST

Advisory

Wind Advisory until 08:00AM Wednesday

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

* WHERE...In Utah, Southeast Utah and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. In Colorado, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River and Four Corners/Upper Dolores River.

* WHEN...The strongest wind gusts are expected early Wednesday morning with the passage of a cold front.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and bring down tree limbs.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is likely to mix with the winds after the cold front passage. Travel may be hazardous at times with snow limited visibility and the cold air moving in behind the front leading to quickly freezing roads.

* AFFECTED AREAS: PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER ... FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER ... SOUTHEAST UTAH ... CANYONLANDS/NATURAL BRIDGES

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Dolores County Emergency Alert System
8477 Rd 7.7
Dove Creek, CO 81324

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-677-2929

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Wind Advisory

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