Active AlertsMontezuma Creek, UT

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and aroundtrees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels ofyour home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution ifyou must drive.People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heartdisease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stayindoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertiondue to wind-blown dust.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mphexpected.* WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin, Grand Valley,Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin and ParadoxValley/Lower Dolores River. In Utah, Southeast Utah, EasternUinta Basin, Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges.* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight.* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,especially for high profile vehicles.