Arroyo Hondo Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Red Flag Warning issued April 26 at 3:14AM MDT until April 27 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY... .West flow increasing again on Saturday as an upper level low pressure system crosses the Southern Rockies. Winds speeds increasing during much of the daytime hours, with gusts to 40 mph across much of southern New Mexico and far west Texas. Conditions remain dry during the day with relative humidity dropping to 10 to 15% mid-afternoon. Fuel conditions are dry due to lack of rainfall in the past month as well as the precedent drought status. The combination of weather factors and dry grassland, brush, and timber will lead to critical fire danger and risk of new fire starts and rapid spread. The National Weather Service in El Paso TX/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WIND...West at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...5 to 6 Critical in South-Central New Mexico and Far West Texas desert lowlands. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued April 26 at 2:00AM MDT until April 26 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TODAY FROM 1 PM MDT UNTIL 8 PM MDT FOR EASTERN NEW MEXICO AND THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR SATURDAY BETWEEN NOON AND 8 PM FOR THE EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE... .Critical fire weather conditions return across portions of central New Mexico and all of eastern New Mexico today. Gusty west winds will meet with minimum relative humidity in the low teens in the afternoon, with conditions tapering off in the evening. Another storm system will approach New Mexico on Saturday which will bring another round of critical fire weather conditions for the East Central Plains. Strong southwest winds will return while humidity readings dip down below 15 percent once again. Improving conditions are expected Saturday evening. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands (Zone 125), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), and Northeast Plains (Zone 104) this afternoon and evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 9 and 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued April 26 at 2:00AM MDT until April 26 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TODAY FROM 1 PM MDT UNTIL 8 PM MDT FOR EASTERN NEW MEXICO AND THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR SATURDAY BETWEEN NOON AND 8 PM FOR THE EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE... .Critical fire weather conditions return across portions of central New Mexico and all of eastern New Mexico today. Gusty west winds will meet with minimum relative humidity in the low teens in the afternoon, with conditions tapering off in the evening. Another storm system will approach New Mexico on Saturday which will bring another round of critical fire weather conditions for the East Central Plains. Strong southwest winds will return while humidity readings dip down below 15 percent once again. Improving conditions are expected Saturday evening. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the East Central Plains (Zone 1263) this afternoon and evening and again Saturday afternoon and evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Today, west to southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On Saturday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 9 and 15 percent each day. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 26 at 2:00AM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TODAY FROM 1 PM MDT UNTIL 8 PM MDT FOR EASTERN NEW MEXICO AND THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR SATURDAY BETWEEN NOON AND 8 PM FOR THE EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE... .Critical fire weather conditions return across portions of central New Mexico and all of eastern New Mexico today. Gusty west winds will meet with minimum relative humidity in the low teens in the afternoon, with conditions tapering off in the evening. Another storm system will approach New Mexico on Saturday which will bring another round of critical fire weather conditions for the East Central Plains. Strong southwest winds will return while humidity readings dip down below 15 percent once again. Improving conditions are expected Saturday evening. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the East Central Plains (Zone 1263) this afternoon and evening and again Saturday afternoon and evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Today, west to southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On Saturday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 9 and 15 percent each day. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled.

The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 26 at 2:40AM CDT until April 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* AFFECTED AREA...Southeast New Mexico, the western high terrain, and into the Big Bend. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ this morning to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Stronger gusts expected in the mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * RFTI...5 or critical. * IMPACTS...Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that may generate sparks, such as outdoor burning or welding. Extinguish cigarettes in vehicles. Accidental ignitions will have the potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires.

High Wind Warning issued April 26 at 12:29AM MDT until April 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ Saturday to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Albuquerque NM on this developing situation.

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Albuquerque NM on this developing situation.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 7:55PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

...The Flood Warning 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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, PROPERTIES IN FLOOD PLAIN ALONG RIO CHAMA AND NEAR THE JUNCTION OF RIO OJO CALIENTE WILL SEE WATER IN THEIR YARDS. BANK EROSION IS POSSIBLE. DAMAGE TO WELLS AND SEPTIC TANKS IS POSSIBLE. THESE IMPACTS WILL INCREASE IN SEVERITY AT HIGHER LEVELS. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 6.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM MDT Thursday was 6.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 6.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.3 feet on 04/25/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 25 at 8:32AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam 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 Abiquiu Dam. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.8 feet, BANKFULL STAGE, 1800 CFS. HOUSES NEAR HIGHWAY 84 ALONG RIVER WILL SEE WATER BEGIN TO ENCROACH THEIR YARDS. CATTLE THAT WANDER ACROSS THE RIVER AT LOWER FLOWS WILL BE TRAPPED ON THE OTHER SIDE. IF FLOWS OUT OF RIO OJO CALIENTE ARE 550 CFS OR HIGHER, PROPERTIES NEAR AND BELOW THE CONFLUENCE OF THE RIO CHAMA AND RIO OJO CALIENTE MAY SEE FLOODING IN THEIR LAND AND SIGNIFICANT BANK EROSION. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 4.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady below flood stage at 4.8 feet. - Action stage is 4.8 feet. - Flood stage is 5.4 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood