Kiowa County, CO

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In effect from Friday 10/30 12:19 AM MDT – Friday 10/30 10:00 AM MDT

Issued by NWS Pueblo CO

What

Visibility less than 1/4 mile in dense fog.

Where

Pueblo, Crowley, Otero, Kiowa, Bent and Prowers counties.

When

Until 10 AM MDT this morning.

Impacts

Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

What to Do

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Areas Impacted

  • Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet
  • Crowley County
  • La Junta Vicinity/Otero County
  • Western Kiowa County
  • Eastern Kiowa County
  • Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County
  • Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County

Tips to Stay Safe

A Dense Fog Advisory means that thick fog is happening now or very soon. It will limit visibility to less than a quarter mile, creating dangerous travel conditions. 

  • Limit driving or other travel if possible. 
  • If driving, slow down and plan for extra travel time to reach your destination. 
  • Use headlights and fog lights if you have them. Do not use high-beam lights, as the glare makes it more difficult for you to see. 
  • Leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. 

Briefing

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From the Forecaster

Heavy rain/snow over the SW Mtns SUN/MON

Created by the NWS Pueblo WFO

The end of the weekend and start of next week brings another strong system to the region, which will bring additional heavy precipitation to already soaked southwest mountains. Flooding will again be a concern in this region Sunday and into next week. Heavy snow will also occur over parts of the SW mtns #cowx

The text and map above show the potential for heavy rain once again for the SW mtns. Some heavy snow will also be possible.

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