High Wind Watch until 10:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin, Grand Valley, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River and Four Corners/Upper Dolores River.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday 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: CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN ... GRAND VALLEY ... CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN ... PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER ... FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MONTEZUMA followed by your message, to 888777
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