Hazardous Weather Outlook for Austin, Colorado
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
335 AM MDT Sat May 4 2024
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Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-
Upper Gunnison River Valley-Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-
Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
335 AM MDT Sat May 4 2024
This hazardous weather outlook is for eastern Utah and western
Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A few scattered showers and storms are possible this afternoon
and evening along the central and southern Continental Divide
mountains. Gusty winds and lightning are the main risks.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Very strong winds are likely on Sunday ahead of an approaching
strong low pressure system. Max gusts upwards of 65 mph are
forecast in the valleys with gusts up to 80 mph forecast in the
mountains. A High Wind Watch remains in effect from Sunday morning
through Sunday evening.
The strong low pressure system and its attendant cold front will
bring widespread precipitation and much cooler temperatures as it
moves through Sunday night into Monday. There is the increasing
potential for accumulating snow in the mountains, particularly in
the central and northern Colorado mountains where 6 inches or more
of snow is possible. In the wake of the storm, cool and unsettled
weather likely persists through most of next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
High Wind Watch for Austin, Colorado
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
102 AM MDT Sat May 4 2024
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Central Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-
Including the cities of Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Grand Junction,
Fruita, Palisade, Montrose, Hotchkiss, Delta, Gateway, Nucla,
Cortez, Dove Creek, and Mancos
102 AM MDT Sat May 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.