Hazardous Weather Outlook for White Mesa, Utah
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
207 AM MDT Fri May 3 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-
207 AM MDT Fri May 3 2024
This hazardous weather outlook is for eastern Utah and western
Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Valley rain and mountain snow showers are expected across
portions of northeast Utah, northwest Colorado, and the northern
Continental Divide mountains today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Strong winds are likely to develop ahead of an approaching storm
Sunday afternoon with max gusts upwards of 50 to 60 mph possible.
The strong storm system is then likely to move through Sunday
night into Monday, bringing cooler temperatures and widespread
precipitation, including accumulating mountain snow.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
High Wind Watch for White Mesa, Utah
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
242 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
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Lower Yampa River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Blanding, Vernal,
Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park,
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
242 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin. In Utah,
Southeast Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin, Arches/Grand Flat and
Canyonlands/Natural Bridges.
* 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.