Navajo Dam 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 April 27 at 5:41AM 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 over 45 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. * WIND...West at 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 to 50 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.

Wind Advisory issued April 27 at 5:38AM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains, Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin, Northern Dona Ana County, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands, Western El Paso County, and Eastern/Central El Paso County. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locations along the eastern slopes of area mountains and desert lowland sky islands will experience the strongest wind gusts.

Red Flag Warning issued April 27 at 1:59AM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TODAY BETWEEN NOON AND 8 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE... .Critical fire weather conditions return this afternoon and evening for the Northeast and East Central Plans of New Mexico. Strong southwest winds will develop as a storm system crosses the Four Corners region. Additionally, humidity readings will once again dip down below 15 percent. Improving conditions are expected this evening as a cold front passes lowering temperatures and raising humidity values. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Plains (Zone 104) this afternoon and evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 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 27 at 1:59AM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TODAY BETWEEN NOON AND 8 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE... .Critical fire weather conditions return this afternoon and evening for the Northeast and East Central Plans of New Mexico. Strong southwest winds will develop as a storm system crosses the Four Corners region. Additionally, humidity readings will once again dip down below 15 percent. Improving conditions are expected this evening as a cold front passes lowering temperatures and raising humidity values. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the East Central Plains (Zone 126) this afternoon and evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 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.

Wind Advisory issued April 27 at 1:51AM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County and Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on north to south oriented roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility, including the southwest side of Roswell along the Relief Route.

Wind Advisory issued April 27 at 1:51AM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From noon today to 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.

Red Flag Warning issued April 27 at 2:38AM 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...Saturday afternoon and evening. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5-10 percent. * RFTI...6 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.

Wind Advisory issued April 27 at 12:54AM MDT until April 27 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea County and Northern Lea County Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County County. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this morning to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

High Wind Warning issued April 27 at 12:54AM 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/ this morning to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:08PM 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 forecast from snow melt and water release. * 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 9:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 5.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue rising to 6.5 feet Monday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.5 feet on 08/06/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 26 at 10:07PM 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 9:15 PM MDT Friday 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