Wind Advisory until 10:00PM
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM MST this evening.
* LOCATIONS...Including the cities of Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Monticello, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon.
* WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* TIMING...From noon today until 10 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LA SAL AND ABAJO MOUNTAINS ... CANYONLANDS/NATURAL BRIDGES ... ANIMAS RIVER BASIN ... SOUTHEAST UTAH ... FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER
Instructions:
A Wind Advisory means that a significant wind event is expected or occurring. Winds this strong can make driving difficult. Use extra caution. 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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP DOLCO followed by your message, to 888777
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