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Current Conditions - Cortez, CO

Clear
59°
Clear
Wind: 4 mph variable
Dew Point: 18°F
Pressure: 29.60 in
Humidity: 20%
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Updated: 4:53 AM MDT on May 18, 2012 at Cortez, Colorado(KCEZ)
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Forecast for Cortez

Friday
Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 81F. Windy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Friday Night
Overcast in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Windy. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Saturday
Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.

Conditions Nearby

  Conditions Temp Forecast: High / Low
Goose Creek Overcast 67° 73° / 63°
Summerville Overcast 66° 73° / 57°
Ladson Overcast 67° 73° / 63°
Moncks Corner Overcast 68° 75° / 61°
Charleston Overcast 67° 73° / 63°
Wando Overcast 66° 73° / 64°

5 Day Forecast for ZIP Code 81321

Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
81° | 39°
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Almanac		 73° | 36°
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Almanac		 82° | 41°
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Almanac		 86° | 45°
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Almanac		 86° | 45°
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UV Index

  
5
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5
 Sat 
  
6
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Extended Forecast for Cortez

Saturday Night
Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Sunday
Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight.
Monday
Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 5 to 30 mph shifting to the North after midnight. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Friday
Clear. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 25 mph.
Friday Night
Clear. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 25 mph.
Saturday
Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.

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Almanac

Key: T = Trace of precipitation; MM = data not available
May 18, 2012
Normal high:75° Record high:° (0)
Normal low:37° Record low:° (0)
Sunrise:6:03 AM Moon Rise: 4:31 AM
Sunset:8:19 PM Moon Set: 6:33 PM
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Astronomy

Sunrise:06:03 AM (MDT) Moon Rise:04:31 AM (MDT)
Sunset:08:19 PM (MDT) Moon Set:06:33 PM (MDT)
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May. 18 May. 20 May. 28 Jun. 04 Jun. 11

Today's State Extremes

State Highs:

Montrose 71°F
Grand Junction 70°F
Delta 68°F
Cortez 66°F
Akron 63°F

State Lows:

Wolf Creek Pass 33°F
Leadville 33°F
Gunnison 37°F
Limon 37°F
Kremmling 37°F

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McElmo Canyon, Cortez, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
66.7°F 18°F 16% ESE at 0.0 mph 29.70 in 0.00 in - 5:17 AM MDT
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APRSWXNET Mancos CO US, Mancos, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
°F °F - North at mph in 0.00 in - 5:01 AM MDT
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RAWS CHAPIN CO US, Mesa Verde, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
55°F 12°F 18% North at 1 mph in 0.00 in - 4:30 AM MDT
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Cahone (2.5 Miles NNE), Cahone, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
55.9°F 14°F 19% SSE at 0.0 mph 29.48 in 0.00 in - 5:27 AM MDT
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RAWS SALTER CO US, Cahone, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
49°F 14°F 24% SSW at 5 mph in 0.00 in 47°F 4:24 AM MDT
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Fire Weather Warning
Statement as of 8:09 PM MDT on May 17, 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect from 11 am to 10 PM MDT
Friday for gusty winds... low humidity... and dry fuels for fire
weather zones 203... 207... 290... 292 and 293...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a red
flag warning for gusty winds... low humidity... and dry fuels...
which is in effect from 11 am to 10 PM MDT Friday.

* Affected area...

in Colorado...

   fire weather zone 203 Grand Junction forecast area...
   fire weather zone 207 Durango forecast area...
   fire weather zone 290 Paradox Valley forecast area...
   fire weather zone 292 North Fork forecast area and
   fire weather zone 293 Gunnison basin forecast area.

* Winds... southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative humidity... 10 to 15 percent.

* Impacts... fire ignitions may be difficult to control tomorrow
afternoon with high rates of spread possible. Isolated
thunderstorms late afternoon and early evening may start new
fires.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will
create explosive fire growth potential.

Please advise the appropriate officials and affected field
personnel of this red flag warning.



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