San Jon Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth and road condition may be unsafe. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio... or your local radio and TV stations.

Red Flag Warning issued May 1 at 12:12PM CDT until May 1 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND VERY HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS, SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, AND EDDY AND CHAVEZ COUNTY PLAINS... * TIMING...This afternoon through this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Higher wind speeds in the mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * RFTI...5 to 6 or critical. * IMPACTS...Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that may generate sparks. Accidental ignitions will have the potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires.

Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 7:36AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

*Affected Area...Southwest and South-Central New Mexico, including the Gila National Forest and Lincoln National Forest. All or portions of the following counties: Catron, Dona Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Lincoln, Luna, and Otero. *Timing...This afternoon through early evening. *Relative Humidity...6 to 11 percent. *Wind...West winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph. These conditions will support the spread of wildfires. Outdoor burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are discouraged.

Flood Advisory issued May 1 at 7:28AM MDT until May 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Bankfull stage. Properties immediately adjacent to the river upstream of the bridge on SR-74 and especially near the junction with the Rio Ojo Caliente may see water encroach onto low lying areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 5.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 5.7 feet this evening. It will then fall to 5.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will rise to 5.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall to 5.4 feet Friday morning. It will rise to 5.5 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Action stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Red Flag Warning issued May 1 at 5:21AM MDT until May 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT ACROSS EASTERN NEW MEXICO AND THE UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY LATE MORNING THROUGH EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE... .Southwest winds will increase today ahead of a disturbance over the Great Basin. 20 foot winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph, relative humidity falling to or below 10 percent for a few hours, high Haines and dry fine fuels will result in critical fire weather conditions late morning through early evening. Critical fire weather conditions wane after sunset as winds taper off and relative humidity rises. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), East Central Plains (Zone 126) and the Upper Rio Grande Valley (Zone 121) late morning through evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with peak gusts of 35 to 40 mph Wednesday afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling to 6 to 10 percent Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.