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Dolores County Emergency Alert System
Wednesday October 9th, 2019 :: 03:52 a.m. MDT

Community

Freeze Watch until 10:00AM Friday

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 20 possible.

* WHERE...In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat. In Colorado, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: ARCHES/GRAND FLAT ... PARADOX VALLEY/LOWER DOLORES RIVER

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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

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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