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Dolores County Emergency Alert System
Thursday April 17th, 2025 :: 01:54 p.m. MDT

Advisory

Freeze Watch until 09:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the first Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 17 possible.

* WHERE...Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, and Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the first Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. For the second Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN ... PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER ... FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER ... ANIMAS RIVER BASIN

Instructions:

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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:
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:
Freeze Watch

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