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Current Conditions - Grand Junction, CO

Clear
69°
Clear
Wind: 17 mph from the SE
Dew Point: 20°F
Pressure: 29.43 in
Humidity: 15%
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Updated: 4:53 AM MDT on May 18, 2012 at Grand Junction, Colorado(KGJT)
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Forecast for Grand Junction

Friday
Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph shifting to the North after midnight. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 75F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

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 Light Thunderstorms and Rain 68° 75° / 61°
Charleston Overcast 67° 73° / 63°
Wando Overcast 66° 73° / 64°

5 Day Forecast for ZIP Code 81501

Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Chance of T-storms Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
79° | 50°
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Almanac		 75° | 50°
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Almanac		 84° | 50°
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Almanac		 90° | 61°
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Almanac		 88° | 54°
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UV Index

  
5
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6
 Sat 
  
6
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Extended Forecast for Grand Junction

Saturday Night
Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the East after midnight.
Sunday
Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Friday
Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 5 to 25 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 30 mph.
Saturday
Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.

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May 18, 2012
Normal high:75° Record high:92° (2006)
Normal low:47° Record low:36° (1983)
Sunrise:5:58 AM Moon Rise: 4:28 AM
Sunset:8:23 PM Moon Set: 6:35 PM
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Sunrise:05:58 AM (MDT) Moon Rise:04:28 AM (MDT)
Sunset:08:23 PM (MDT) Moon Set:06:35 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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Chipeta Ave south of Washington Park, Grand Junction, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
70.1°F 20°F 15% SW at 1.0 mph 29.35 in 0.00 in 73°F 5:32 AM MDT
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Larkspur Lane, Grand Junction, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
67.6°F 26°F 21% WSW at 0.0 mph 29.36 in 0.00 in - 5:33 AM MDT
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Tumbleweed Alpacas Ranch, Grand Junction, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
67.4°F 21°F 17% SSW at 1.1 mph 29.76 in 0.00 in - 5:33 AM MDT
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HADS GUNNISON RVR BLO REDLANDS DIVERS CO US, Grand Junction, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
64°F °F - North at mph in 0.00 in - 4:30 AM MDT
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MesoWest Fruitvale East CO US UPR, Grand Junction, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
64°F °F - North at mph in 0.00 in - 4:00 AM MDT
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Redlands - South Camp Rd. & Dakota Cir., Grand Junction, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
64.8°F - - West at 2.0 mph 24.72 in 0.00 in - 5:28 AM MDT
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Deer Park on the Redlands, Grand Junction, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
73.9°F 26°F 17% SSE at 4.0 mph 29.32 in 0.00 in 75°F 5:33 AM MDT
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APRSWXNET Fruita CO US, Fruita, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
63°F 29°F 27% East at 2 mph 29.65 in 0.00 in - 5:02 AM MDT
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Shelledy Es, Fruita, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
65.6°F 28°F 24% North at 2.0 mph 29.38 in 0.00 in - 5:29 AM MDT
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CODOT Palisade (6), Palisade, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
65°F 35°F 32% NW at 4 mph in 0.00 in - 5:10 AM MDT
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Rapid Creek Road, Palisade, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
63.3°F 28°F 26% SE at 3.0 mph 29.69 in 0.00 in - 5:24 AM MDT
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Comstock West, Fruita, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
63.5°F 32°F 31% NNE at 1.0 mph 29.30 in 0.00 in - 5:30 AM MDT
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CODOT DeBeque Canyon (7), De Beque, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
59°F 41°F 52% West at 0 mph in 0.00 in - 4:58 AM MDT
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Little Park, Glade Park, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
63.0°F 6°F 10% SW at 4.5 mph 29.48 in 0.00 in - 5:30 AM MDT
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RAWS PINE RIDGE CO US, Palisade, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
58°F 20°F 23% ESE at 7 mph in 0.00 in - 4:34 AM MDT
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RAWS LITTLE DELORES CO US, Glade Park, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
62°F 12°F 14% South at 10 mph in 0.00 in - 4:49 AM MDT
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RAWS JACKS CANYON CO US, Gateway, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
57°F 14°F 18% SSW at 13 mph in 0.00 in - 4:50 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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