460  
FNUS55 KPUB 241120  
FWFPUB  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR S CNTRL AND SERN COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
DISCUSSION  
THE MONSOON MOISTURE PLUME IS DRAPED OVER THE  
DISTRICT TODAY. IT WILL BRING ISOLATED TO SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS TO THE DISTRICT DURING THE AFTERNOON AND  
EVENING HOURS...PRODUCING LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN. TODAY'S  
STORMS SHOULD REACH FARTHER EAST THAN YESTERDAY...NOW  
ENCOMPASSING ALL OF THE PLAINS. OTHER THREATS FROM  
STORMS TODAY WILL INCLUDE LIGHTNING (AND LIGHTNING  
FIRE STARTS) AND WIND GUSTS TO AROUND 50 MPH. A FEW  
STORMS IN THE MOUNTAIN AREAS COULD PRODUCE SOME PEA  
SIZE HAIL AS WELL.  
 
LITTLE CHANGE IN THE PATTERN IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT  
FEW DAYS. THE MONSOON PLUME WILL REMAIN IN THE GENERAL  
VICINITY OF THE DISTRICT. RIGHT NOW...IT'S LOOKING LIKE  
THERE WILL BE A PRETTY GOOD SHOT AS SOME WETTING SHOWERS  
ACROSS THE DISTRICT FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...ESPECIALLY  
OVER THE EASTERN MOUNTAINS AND PLAINS.  
 
--- THUNDERSTORMS IMPLY STRONG GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS ---  
 
COZ220-242230-  
UPPER ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY-  
INCLUDING...CHAFFEE COUNTY...LAKE COUNTY  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(62 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200...THEN SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-89F...EXCEPT 57-72F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-24 PERCENT...EXCEPT 26-36 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 1200...THEN 4.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2400...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(41 PERCENT). SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS  
UNTIL 2400...THEN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-55F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........62-85 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE 4-8 MPH.  
LAL.................4 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHEAST 5-15 MPH BECOMING SOUTH UP TO 5 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(49 PERCENT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL  
1200...THEN SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-87F...EXCEPT 54-72F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........23-27 PERCENT...EXCEPT 27-39 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 1200...THEN 4.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHEAST UP TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO 5-15 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 41 TO  
54. HIGHS 57 TO 85. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 40 TO 54.  
HIGHS 57 TO 87. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 40 TO 53.  
HIGHS 56 TO 81. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 37 TO 51.  
HIGHS 58 TO 86.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 38 TO  
50. HIGHS 57 TO 83.  
 
 
 
COZ223-242230-  
EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS-  
INCLUDING...CREEDE...WOLF CREEK PASS  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(67 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200...THEN SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-80F...EXCEPT 55-69F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........21-30 PERCENT...EXCEPT 28-48 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 1200...THEN 4.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2400...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(47 PERCENT). SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS  
UNTIL 2400...THEN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-51F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........67-92 PERCENT...EXCEPT 76-100 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE 4-8 MPH.  
LAL.................4 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTH 5-15 MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(60 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200...THEN SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-80F...EXCEPT 55-73F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........25-33 PERCENT...EXCEPT 30-44 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 1200...THEN 4.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........EAST UP TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHEAST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 42 TO  
49. HIGHS 58 TO 79. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 42 TO 50.  
HIGHS 58 TO 80. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 42 TO 51.  
HIGHS 57 TO 80. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 42 TO 52.  
HIGHS 61 TO 84.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 41 TO  
49. HIGHS 60 TO 78.  
 
 
 
COZ224-242230-  
SAN LUIS VALLEY-  
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...DEL NORTE...FORT GARLAND...SAGUACHE  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(46 PERCENT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-84F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........22-26 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPVALLEY 8-12 MPH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 4.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING NORTH UP TO 5 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(62 PERCENT) UNTIL 2400...THEN  
PARTLY CLOUDY(49 PERCENT). SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400...THEN ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-53F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........84-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNVALLEY 4-8 MPH.  
LAL.................4 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTH 5-15 MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(52 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200...THEN SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-84F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........24-28 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPVALLEY 8-12 MPH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 1200...THEN 4.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHEAST 5-15 MPH.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 48 TO  
53. HIGHS 78 TO 83. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 50.  
HIGHS 79 TO 84. EAST WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 50.  
HIGHS 78 TO 85. WEST WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 50.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 80S.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 47 TO  
53. HIGHS 78 TO 84.  
 
 
 
COZ225-242230-  
SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE-  
INCLUDING...LA VETA PASS...SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS...  
WET MOUNTAINS  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(43 PERCENT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-89F...EXCEPT 59-72F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-27 PERCENT...EXCEPT 27-36 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 4.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-25 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST UP TO 5 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(63 PERCENT) UNTIL 2400...THEN  
PARTLY CLOUDY(47 PERCENT). SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400...THEN ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-60F...EXCEPT 45-51F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MAX HUMIDITY........72-99 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE 4-8 MPH.  
LAL.................4 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........EAST UP TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(51 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200...THEN SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-89F...EXCEPT 60-75F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........22-31 PERCENT...EXCEPT 29-40 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 1200...THEN 4.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHEAST 5-15 MPH.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 44 TO  
58. HIGHS 62 TO 88. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 43 TO 58.  
HIGHS 59 TO 88. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 43 TO 57.  
HIGHS 60 TO 90. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 45 TO 57.  
HIGHS 63 TO 88.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 45 TO  
56. HIGHS 64 TO 87.  
 
 
 
COZ222-242230-  
FREMONT COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...HOWARD  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(43 PERCENT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-97F...EXCEPT 63-73F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........12-21 PERCENT...EXCEPT 26-32 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 4 UNTIL 1500...THEN 6 UNTIL  
1600...THEN 4.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 15-25 MPH BECOMING NORTH UP TO 10 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(67 PERCENT) UNTIL 2400...THEN  
PARTLY CLOUDY(43 PERCENT). SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400...THEN ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-64F...EXCEPT 47-51F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MAX HUMIDITY........69-95 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE 4-8 MPH.  
LAL.................4 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........EAST 5-15 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(52 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200...THEN SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-97F...EXCEPT 64-74F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-25 PERCENT...EXCEPT 27-31 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 1200...THEN 4.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHEAST UP TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO 5-15 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 49 TO  
62. HIGHS 74 TO 96. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 49 TO 65.  
HIGHS 76 TO 94. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 48 TO 64.  
HIGHS 73 TO 93. NORTH WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 47 TO 63.  
HIGHS 71 TO 91.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 47 TO  
63. HIGHS 74 TO 91.  
 
 
 
COZ221-242230-  
TELLER COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE-  
INCLUDING...FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT...PIKES PEAK  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(41 PERCENT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL  
1200...THEN SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-88F...EXCEPT 57-75F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-24 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 1200...THEN 4.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH BECOMING NORTH 5-15 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(67 PERCENT) UNTIL 2400...THEN  
PARTLY CLOUDY(38 PERCENT). SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400...THEN ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-61F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........70-91 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE 4-8 MPH.  
LAL.................4 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHEAST UP TO 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(51 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200...THEN SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-85F...EXCEPT 58-74F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........22-27 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 1200...THEN 4.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH UP TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHEAST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 48 TO  
57. HIGHS 68 TO 84. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 48 TO 59.  
HIGHS 69 TO 89. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 47 TO 57.  
HIGHS 67 TO 83. EAST WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 44 TO 55.  
HIGHS 64 TO 84.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 44 TO  
57. HIGHS 68 TO 85.  
 
 
 
COZ226-242230-  
NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...BLACK FOREST...MONUMENT  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(55 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-90F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........19-22 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING NORTH 5-15 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(61 PERCENT) UNTIL 2400...THEN  
PARTLY CLOUDY(40 PERCENT). SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400...THEN ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-61F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........72-83 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................4 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHEAST 5-15 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(49 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200...THEN SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-87F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........23-28 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 1200...THEN 4.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHEAST 5-15 MPH.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
MID TO UPPER 50S. HIGHS 79 TO 88. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 17 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 60.  
HIGHS 81 TO 89. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID  
TO UPPER 50S. HIGHS 77 TO 86. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 13 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 54 TO 59.  
HIGHS 79 TO 86.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 55 TO  
62. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 80S.  
 
 
 
COZ227-242230-  
SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS...FORT CARSON  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(54 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-98F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........14-19 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 15-25 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST 5-15 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(61 PERCENT) UNTIL 2400...THEN  
PARTLY CLOUDY(41 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....57-62F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........71-82 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHEAST 5-15 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(49 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200...THEN SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-96F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-21 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 1200...THEN 4.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHEAST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 57 TO  
63. HIGHS 84 TO 94. EAST WINDS AROUND 13 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 60.  
HIGHS 88 TO 94. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID  
50S TO LOWER 60S. HIGHS 85 TO 91. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 13 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 60.  
HIGHS 85 TO 91.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 60.  
HIGHS 86 TO 94.  
 
 
 
COZ228-242230-  
PUEBLO COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...PUEBLO  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(53 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....93-99F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........13-16 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 15-25 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST UP TO 10 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(59 PERCENT) UNTIL 2400...THEN  
PARTLY CLOUDY(46 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....61-66F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........65-77 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH UP TO 10 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(48 PERCENT). SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....92-100F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-18 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 4.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........EAST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHEAST 10-20 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS 93 TO 98. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS 92 TO 100. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.   
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 60 TO 65.  
HIGHS 89 TO 98. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS 90 TO 97.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS 89 TO 96.  
 
 
 
COZ229-230-242230-  
HUERFANO COUNTY-WESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...THATCHER...TRINIDAD...WALSENBURG  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(51 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-97F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........14-18 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING NORTH UP TO 5 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(59 PERCENT) UNTIL 2400...THEN  
PARTLY CLOUDY(47 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-67F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........61-71 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHEAST 5-15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(49 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-98F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-20 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........EAST 10-20 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 58 TO  
64. HIGHS 89 TO 96. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 11 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 59 TO 65.  
HIGHS 90 TO 97. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 59 TO 65.  
HIGHS 87 TO 96. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 57 TO 64.  
HIGHS NEAR 90.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 57 TO  
65. HIGHS NEAR 90.  
 
 
 
COZ232-242230-  
OTERO COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...WESTERN COMANCHE GRASSLANDS  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(47 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....98-100F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-18 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 15-25 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST UP TO 10 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(52 PERCENT) UNTIL 2400...THEN  
PARTLY CLOUDY(45 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....66-70F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........66-77 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHEAST 5-15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(43 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....98-101F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-18 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHEAST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH 10-20  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
MID TO UPPER 60S. HIGHS 97 TO 100. EAST WINDS AROUND 16 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID  
TO UPPER 60S. HIGHS 96 TO 100. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 11 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID  
TO UPPER 60S. HIGHS 94 TO 99. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 90S.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS IN THE 90S.  
 
 
 
COZ234-242230-  
KIOWA COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...EADS  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(45 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....95-100F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-21 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING SOUTH UP TO 10 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(50 PERCENT) UNTIL 2400...THEN  
PARTLY CLOUDY(42 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....64-68F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........68-77 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH 5-15 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(39 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....96-99F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-22 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHEAST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH 15-25  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 90S. EAST WINDS  
AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS 94 TO 100. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 90S. SOUTH WINDS  
AROUND 11 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 90S.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS IN THE 90S.  
 
 
 
COZ233-242230-  
EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...PINON CANYON  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(44 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-98F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........14-23 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(52 PERCENT) UNTIL 2400...THEN  
PARTLY CLOUDY(43 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....61-69F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........63-86 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 10-11 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE  
EVENING.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING WEST 5-15 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(44 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-100F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........19-24 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING SOUTH AROUND 9 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHEAST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH 10-20  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 60 TO 65.  
HIGHS 89 TO 98. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 61 TO 66.  
HIGHS 90 TO 97. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 60 TO 66.  
HIGHS 88 TO 100. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 11 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 58 TO 64.  
HIGHS 87 TO 95.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 58 TO  
64. HIGHS 87 TO 95.  
 
 
 
COZ235-236-242230-  
BENT COUNTY-PROWERS COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...LAMAR...LAS ANIMAS  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(41 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....98-102F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-19 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 9 MPH IN THE MORNING BECOMING  
LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 5-15 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(46 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....67-70F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........61-70 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH AROUND 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25  
MPH.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 5-15 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(37 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....98-101F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-20 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
MID TO UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
AROUND 16 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID  
TO UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 90S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND  
11 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID  
TO UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 90S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND  
11 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID  
60S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 90S.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
MID 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.  
 
 
 
COZ237-242230-  
BACA COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...EASTERN COMANCHE GRASSLANDS...SPRINGFIELD  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(31 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....95-100F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........20-23 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 9-13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....67-70F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........61-68 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 9-13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING SOUTH UP TO 10 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(39 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....96-99F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........20-23 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 9-14 MPH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHEAST 10-20 MPH.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 63 TO 68.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 90S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 16 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID  
TO UPPER 60S. HIGHS 94 TO 99. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 11 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 63 TO 68.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 90S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 11 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 90S.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 90S.  
 
 
 
COZ231-242230-  
CROWLEY COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...ORDWAY  
520 AM MDT THU JUL 24 2008  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(50 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....95-100F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-20 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 15-25 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST UP TO 10 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(55 PERCENT) UNTIL 2400...THEN  
PARTLY CLOUDY(43 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....63-67F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........71-77 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH 5-15 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(45 PERCENT). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....93-99F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-18 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........EAST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH 10-20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 90S. EAST WINDS  
AROUND 16 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS 96 TO 101. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.   
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS 92 TO 99. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 13 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER 60S. HIGHS 93 TO 99.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER 60S. HIGHS 94 TO 100.  
 
 
   
OUTLOOK 8 TO 14 DAYS  
 
TEMPERATURES NEAR NORMAL AND PRECIPITATION NEAR NORMAL.  
 
 
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