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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
323 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024


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Lower Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-Southeast Utah-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Grand Junction, 
Fruita, Palisade, Montrose, Hotchkiss, Delta, Gateway, Nucla, 
Blanding, Vernal, Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley, 
Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, 
and Fry Canyon
323 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin, Grand Valley, 
  Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin and Paradox 
  Valley/Lower Dolores River. In Utah, Southeast Utah, Eastern 
  Uinta Basin, Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

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.

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