Weather Alerts for Northern Sangre de Cristo MountainsIssued by the National Weather Service |
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NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS | ||
Areas Affected: Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Ft - Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft - Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft - Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft - Wet Mountains above 10000 Ft - Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft |
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Effective: Sun, 12/3 10:57am | Updated: Sun, 12/3 1:10pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Sun, 12/3 5:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...East facing slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Wet Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Information: 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. |
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NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS | ||
Areas Affected: Walsenburg Vicinity, Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft - Western, Central Fremont County Below 8500 Ft - Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Ft |
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Effective: Sun, 12/3 10:57am | Updated: Sun, 12/3 1:10pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Sun, 12/3 5:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley and Huerfano County with the strongest gusts near the east facing slopes of the mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Information: 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. |