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Montezuma County Emergency Alert System
Saturday April 1st, 2023 :: 02:45 a.m. MDT

Advisory

High Wind Watch until 11:00PM Monday

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

* WHERE...In Colorado, Grand Valley, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River and Animas River Basin. In Utah, Southeast Utah, Arches/Grand Flat, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: GRAND VALLEY ... CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN ... UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU/DALLAS DIVIDE ... PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER ... FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER ... ANIMAS RIVER BASIN ... SOUTHEAST UTAH ... ARCHES/GRAND FLAT ... LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS ... CANYONLANDS/NATURAL BRIDGES

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Montezuma County Emergency Alert System
730 E Driscoll St
Cortez, CO 81321

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Watch

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