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Dust Storm Warning issued April 25 at 3:11PM MDT until April 25 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Southwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico... Southeastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... Northwestern Hudspeth County in western Texas... El Paso County in western Texas... * Until 515 PM MDT. * At 310 PM MDT, an area of blowing dust was over West El Paso. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Satellite imagery. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * This includes the following highways... Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 140 and 164. Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 1 and 63. Interstate 25 in New Mexico between mile markers 2 and 5. Highway 70 in New Mexico between mile markers 155 and 191. Highway 54 in New Mexico between mile markers 1 and 47. Locations impacted include... West El Paso, East El Paso, Central El Paso, Northeast El Paso, Far East El Paso, Mission Valley, Tornillo, Chaparral, Clint, Horizon City, Loma Linda, Fabens, Santa Teresa, Vado, Orogrande, Las Cruces, Anthony, Desert Haven, Hueco Tanks, and White Sands National Park.

Dust Storm Warning issued April 25 at 2:50PM MDT until April 25 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * Until 645 PM MDT. * At 248 PM MDT, a dust storm was over an area along U.S. Highway 285 from Lake Arthur to Midway, inclduing Dexter and Hagerman. HAZARD...Near zero visibility with strong wind in excess of 50 mph. SOURCE...Satellite imagery. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * This includes U.S. Highway 285 and nearby roads from Lake Arthur to Midway through Dexter and Hagerman. Locations impacted include... Dexter, Hagerman, Lake Arthur, Greenfield, Roswell Correctional Facility, and Midway.

High Wind Warning issued April 25 at 1:34PM MDT until April 26 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County County. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

Wind Advisory issued April 25 at 1:34PM MDT until April 26 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Lea County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

High Wind Warning issued April 25 at 1:34PM MDT until April 26 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

High Wind Watch issued April 25 at 1:34PM MDT until April 28 at 5:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

Red Flag Warning issued April 25 at 1:24PM MDT until April 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THURSDAY... ... CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY... .Deep southwest flow will continue to increase this afternoon with the passage of an upper level jet streak. Deep surface low over eastern Colorado will extend a strong pressure gradient southward into New Mexico and west Texas, leading to strong winds area wide during the daytime hours today. West-southwest winds with sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph and peak gusts around 55 mph combined with very low relative humidity values will lead to critical fire weather conditions and the risk of rapid fire start and spread. Fuel moisture had dried rapidly this month, especially along the desert lowlands, due to preexisting drought status and lack of recent precipitation. Winds subsiding overnight into Friday morning, picking back up again Friday and Saturday afternoons. On Saturday, particularly, there is high confidence much of the south central and southwest New Mexico lowlands and far West Texas. * WIND...West to southwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...6-8 Critical to Extreme in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas desert lowlands. 5-7 Critical for Lincoln and Gila National Forests. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued April 25 at 1:24PM MDT until April 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THURSDAY... ... CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY... .Deep southwest flow will continue to increase this afternoon with the passage of an upper level jet streak. Deep surface low over eastern Colorado will extend a strong pressure gradient southward into New Mexico and west Texas, leading to strong winds area wide during the daytime hours today. West-southwest winds with sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph and peak gusts around 55 mph combined with very low relative humidity values will lead to critical fire weather conditions and the risk of rapid fire start and spread. Fuel moisture had dried rapidly this month, especially along the desert lowlands, due to preexisting drought status and lack of recent precipitation. Winds subsiding overnight into Friday morning, picking back up again Friday and Saturday afternoons. On Saturday, particularly, there is high confidence much of the south central and southwest New Mexico lowlands and far West Texas. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055, 056, 111, AND 112... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 9PM MDT. The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * WIND...West to southwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...For today, 6-8 Critical to Extreme in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas. For Saturday, 5 to 6 Critical in Southern 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 25 at 1:24PM MDT until April 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THURSDAY... ... CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY... .Deep southwest flow will continue to increase this afternoon with the passage of an upper level jet streak. Deep surface low over eastern Colorado will extend a strong pressure gradient southward into New Mexico and west Texas, leading to strong winds area wide during the daytime hours today. West-southwest winds with sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph and peak gusts around 55 mph combined with very low relative humidity values will lead to critical fire weather conditions and the risk of rapid fire start and spread. Fuel moisture had dried rapidly this month, especially along the desert lowlands, due to preexisting drought status and lack of recent precipitation. Winds subsiding overnight into Friday morning, picking back up again Friday and Saturday afternoons. On Saturday, particularly, there is high confidence much of the south central and southwest New Mexico lowlands and far West Texas. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055, 056, 111, AND 112... * WIND...West to southwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...For today, 6-8 Critical to Extreme in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas. For Saturday, 5 to 6 Critical in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas desert lowlands. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 25 at 1:24PM MDT until April 27 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THURSDAY... ... CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY... .Deep southwest flow will continue to increase this afternoon with the passage of an upper level jet streak. Deep surface low over eastern Colorado will extend a strong pressure gradient southward into New Mexico and west Texas, leading to strong winds area wide during the daytime hours today. West-southwest winds with sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph and peak gusts around 55 mph combined with very low relative humidity values will lead to critical fire weather conditions and the risk of rapid fire start and spread. Fuel moisture had dried rapidly this month, especially along the desert lowlands, due to preexisting drought status and lack of recent precipitation. Winds subsiding overnight into Friday morning, picking back up again Friday and Saturday afternoons. On Saturday, particularly, there is high confidence much of the south central and southwest New Mexico lowlands and far West Texas. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055, 056, 111, AND 112... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 9PM MDT. The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * WIND...West to southwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...For today, 6-8 Critical to Extreme in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas. For Saturday, 5 to 6 Critical in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas desert lowlands. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 25 at 1:24PM MDT until April 27 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THURSDAY... ... CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY... .Deep southwest flow will continue to increase this afternoon with the passage of an upper level jet streak. Deep surface low over eastern Colorado will extend a strong pressure gradient southward into New Mexico and west Texas, leading to strong winds area wide during the daytime hours today. West-southwest winds with sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph and peak gusts around 55 mph combined with very low relative humidity values will lead to critical fire weather conditions and the risk of rapid fire start and spread. Fuel moisture had dried rapidly this month, especially along the desert lowlands, due to preexisting drought status and lack of recent precipitation. Winds subsiding overnight into Friday morning, picking back up again Friday and Saturday afternoons. On Saturday, particularly, there is high confidence much of the south central and southwest New Mexico lowlands and far West Texas. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055, 056, 111, AND 112... * WIND...West to southwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...For today, 6-8 Critical to Extreme in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas. For Saturday, 5 to 6 Critical in Southern 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 25 at 1:21PM MDT until April 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS, VERY LOW HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR FRIDAY LATE MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR EASTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND VERY LOW HUMIDITY... .Critical to extreme fire weather conditions continue today across portions of central New Mexico and all of eastern New Mexico as a disturbance approaches the area. Southwest winds will strengthen in the presence of widespread sub-15 percent and in many locations, single digit minimum relative humidity. A repeat of critical fire weather conditions is forecast Friday across much of eastern and portions of central New Mexico. * AREA AND TIMING...West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109), Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley (Zone 121) late this morning through the evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 35 and 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 10 and 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued April 25 at 1:21PM MDT until April 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS, VERY LOW HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR FRIDAY LATE MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR EASTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND VERY LOW HUMIDITY... .Critical to extreme fire weather conditions continue today across portions of central New Mexico and all of eastern New Mexico as a disturbance approaches the area. Southwest winds will strengthen in the presence of widespread sub-15 percent and in many locations, single digit minimum relative humidity. A repeat of critical fire weather conditions is forecast Friday across much of eastern and portions of central New Mexico. * AREA AND TIMING...Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands (Zone 125), East Central Plains (Zone 126), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), and Northeast Plains (Zone 104) late this morning through this evening and again late morning Friday through Friday evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 and 60 mph today, then west 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph on Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 8 and 13 percent today, then 10 and 15 percent on Friday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 25 at 1:21PM MDT until April 26 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS, VERY LOW HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR FRIDAY LATE MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR EASTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND VERY LOW HUMIDITY... .Critical to extreme fire weather conditions continue today across portions of central New Mexico and all of eastern New Mexico as a disturbance approaches the area. Southwest winds will strengthen in the presence of widespread sub-15 percent and in many locations, single digit minimum relative humidity. A repeat of critical fire weather conditions is forecast Friday across much of eastern and portions of central New Mexico. * AREA AND TIMING...Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands (Zone 125), East Central Plains (Zone 126), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), and Northeast Plains (Zone 104) late this morning through this evening and again late morning Friday through Friday evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 and 60 mph today, then west 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph on Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 8 and 13 percent today, then 10 and 15 percent on Friday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Dust Storm Warning issued April 25 at 1:17PM MDT until April 25 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * Until 515 PM MDT. * At 117 PM MDT, a dust storm was over Roswell. HAZARD...Near zero visibility with strong wind in excess of 50 mph. SOURCE...Local observations. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * Near-zero visibility is likely on the Roswell Relief Route between Sunset and Brasher. Use alternate route. Please avoid this area. Locations impacted include... Roswell.

Red Flag Warning issued April 25 at 1:51PM CDT until April 25 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND MOST OF WEST TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR WEST TEXAS AND SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR WEST TEXAS AND SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO... * AFFECTED AREA...Gaines, Andrews, Loving, Winkler, Ward, Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains, Chaves Plains, Eddy Plains, Lea, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson County, Reeves County Plains, Chinati Mountains, Marfa Plateau, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, Central Brewster County, Chisos Basin, Presidio Valley and Lower Brewster County. * 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...For the Red Flag Warning, west 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, west 25 to 40 with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent today, as low as 4 percent on Friday. * RFTI...7 to 8 or extreme. * 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.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 25 at 1:51PM CDT until April 26 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND MOST OF WEST TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR WEST TEXAS AND SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR WEST TEXAS AND SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO... * AFFECTED AREA...Gaines, Andrews, Loving, Winkler, Ward, Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains, Chaves Plains, Eddy Plains, Lea, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson County, Reeves County Plains, Chinati Mountains, Marfa Plateau, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, Central Brewster County, Chisos Basin, Presidio Valley and Lower Brewster County. * 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...For the Red Flag Warning, west 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, west 25 to 40 with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent today, as low as 4 percent on Friday. * RFTI...7 to 8 or extreme. * 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.

Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 25 at 11:10AM MDT until April 25 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The area most likely to see impacts is along the Lordsburg Playa.

Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 25 at 11:10AM MDT until April 25 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Significant reductions is visibility are likely from blowing dust.

Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 25 at 11:10AM MDT until April 25 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

Wind Advisory issued April 25 at 11:10AM MDT until April 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern Dona Ana County, Sierra County Lakes, West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Eastern Black Range Foothills, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range, and Uplands of the Bootheel. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued April 25 at 11:10AM MDT until April 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Significant reductions is visibility are likely from blowing dust.

Wind Advisory issued April 25 at 11:10AM MDT until April 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

High Wind Warning issued April 25 at 11:10AM MDT until April 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued April 25 at 11:07AM MDT until April 25 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A very localized dust source near the Roswell Airport will likely be activated by these high winds today, producing near zero visibility along the Roswell Relief Route between Sunset and Brasher.

Wind Advisory issued April 25 at 11:07AM MDT until April 25 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Union County, Curry County, and Roosevelt County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:33AM 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 8:00 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM MDT Thursday was 6.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 6.3 feet. - 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