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Fire Weather Warning, Fire Weather Watch

Statement as of 4:19 AM MDT on May 24, 2013

Expires 10:00 PM EDT on May 25, 2013


... Red flag warning in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this
evening for strong winds... low humidities and dry fuels for
fire weather zone 222...
... Fire Weather Watch in effect from Saturday morning through
Saturday evening for strong winds... low humidities and dry
fuels for fire weather zone 222...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a red flag
warning for strong winds... low humidities and dry fuels ... which
is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for
strong winds... low humidities and dry fuels is in effect from
Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The Fire Weather Watch
for Saturday is no longer in effect.

* Affected area... fire weather zone 222.

* Winds... southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Relative humidity... as low as 6 percent.

* Impacts... fires could start... grow and spread rapidly. The
combination of strong winds... low humidities and dry fuels
will result in the potential for explosive fire growth.
Outdoor burning and any other activities that could
accidentally start a fire should be suspended.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.






Public Information Statement

Statement as of 11:12 AM MDT on May 24, 2013


The following is a list of tornado safety rules that can be
passed along to residents of and visitors to southern Colorado.

If you are in the path of the tornado... the safest place to go is
a basement... under a workbench or piece of sturdy furniture. If
no basement is available... go to an interior room... away from
windows... such as a closet or bathroom on the lowest floor. Use
blankets... pillows... or cushions to cover your body. Stay away
from windows.

If you are outside... go to a nearby strong building. If you
absolutely cannot get indoors... go to a low spot... Crouch down...
and cover your head with your hands for protection.

If you are in a vehicle in a rural area... and see a tornado... you
could drive away from the tornado. In a town or city... traffic
could slow you down... so its best to try to get into a sturdy
building. Vehicles can be violently tossed by strong or violent
tornados. Mobile homes should be abandoned for a nearby stronger
structure.

If you are in a public building... such as your place of work... a
mall... grocery store... or church... go to the predesignated
shelter area. You should plan ahead and know where the shelter
is located.


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