Alamosa Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 3:57AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

* AFFECTED AREA... Yuma, Kit Carson, Cheyenne KS and Dundy counties. * TIMING... 9 AM MDT to 4 PM MDT (10 AM MDT to 5 PM CDT). Duration of strong winds and low humidities together expected to be 1 to 2 hours. * WINDS... West southwesterly 15 to 30 mph in the morning, decreasing through the afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY... Falling to 10 to 15 percent in the afternoon. * TEMPERATURES... Lower to mid 80s. * FUELS... Fuels will promote fire spread if fires were to develop. * FIRE DANGER...Lowest humidities will overlap with stronger winds for an hour or two this afternoon. While not expected to be widespread or persistent, these conditions could make controlling any fire difficult. Outdoor burning and activities that cause open sparks or flames are discouraged. Fire and emergency officials should be aware that weather conditions will be favorable for the development of grass and crop fires.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

ESFGJT A strong low pressure system off the Pacific Coast will begin to draw in tropical moisture associated with Topical Storm Rachel this weekend. This strong southerly fetch will draw anomalously high moisture content across the Desert Southwest and into eastern Utah and western Colorado. The chance for widespread precipitation increases Saturday evening into Sunday. Total precipitation forecasts range from 1 to 3 inches across high terrain, with highest amounts favoring the Uintas, Tavaputs and the Southwest San Juan mountains. Embedded thunderstorms are also possible Sunday afternoon, increasing the threat for flash flooding across vulnerable terrain. While confidence in location and rainfall rates remain low at this time, the potential for rapidly rising rivers, streams, normally dry arroyos and slot canyons are possible Sunday through Monday. Please follow the evolving forecast, especially if your plans including recreating or commuting across eastern Utah and western Colorado Sunday onward. Also, keep in mind weather potential above your location and upstream, particularly for those who reside below sensitive terrain like recent burn scars.

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Alamosa.

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