By the USDA Eads Service Center
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
UPDATE: As expected, the watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Look for southwest winds gusting to 45 miles per hour and humidity as low as six percent.
In what seems to be a routine start to the week, the National Weather Services has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Tuesday (March 22, 2016) from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for most of southeast Colorado. The watch area includes Kiowa County.
Colorado Senior Lobby to Leverage Survey Results to Persuade Governor, State Legislators to Protect Seniors’ Interests
Coloradoans aged 50 and older now have an opportunity to voice their opinion on state government and the issues affecting the state’s aging population, according to a nonpartisan group that advocates for seniors at the state Capitol.
Poisoning is the leading cause of death from injuries in the United States, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. Each year, more than two millionpoisonings are reported to the nation’s poison centers, which can be reached through the toll-free Poison Helpline, 1-800-222-1222.
The following tips can help protect you and your loved ones:
(Second in a week-long series on flood and fire issues in Colorado. Sunday's article can be found here.)
Flooding is an issue across Colorado. As we saw in September 2013, heavy rain fell over a large area of the foothills resulting in flash flooding in the area. All the water that fell ended up in the South Platte River, with major river flooding occurring from Greeley to the state line.
The annual Kiowa County Hospital District Health Fair is coming to the Eads Elementary School building this week.
Screenings will take place Friday and Saturday (March 25-26, 2016) from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. In addition, healthcare booths will present a variety of useful information to help you maintain your health.
Women’s panels are an affordable $36. Men’s panels, which include PSA screening, are $56. The ever-popular EKGs are again available, and blood pressure checks are free.
By Chris Sorensen
Today is the first day of spring, and Mother Nature is starting the season with a mix of weather for Kiowa County.
Temperatures continue a recovery from Friday’s cold and snow, reaching into the low 50s Sunday before approaching 80 Monday and Tuesday. Near seasonal temperatures in the mid-50s return for highs Wednesday through Saturday, with overnight lows in the 20s most of the week. Friday will be slightly warmer in a high in the low 60s.
While the first of the 2016-2017 big game seasons don’t get underway until August, the deadline for applying for limited licenses is April 5, 2016.
The National Weather Service wants everyone in the United States to be part of a Weather-Ready Nation. Colorado has more than its fair share of floods, flash floods, and wildfires. You should be weather alert and weather ready, knowing how to stay safe when floods and wildfires affect your area.
Governor Hickenlooper has proclaimed this week, March 20-26, as Colorado Flood Safety and Wildfire Awareness Week. Now is the time to learn about flood and wildfire risks in Colorado, and to develop your plans to improve your outcome.
Slim Randles
It happened just the other day for the first time since … Halloween? Yeah, around then.
Sun. Yes, the sun came out and put the tiniest tickle of warmth right there on the back of the neck, and that flipped the switch into springtime and left us dreaming of tire swings on Lewis Creek, casting stonefly nymphs to tempt a rainbow trout, planting things that will one day give shade to us and others. We even look forward to mowing the lawn! Well, the first mowing, anyway.
After that, it becomes a chore.
