SAFETY MESSAGE
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Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued May 5 at 1:20PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Flood Advisory 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 is expected. * WHERE...Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.8 feet, Bankfull Stage. Approximately 1460 cfs. Houses near Highway 84 along river will see water begin to encroach their yards. Cattle that cross the river at lower flows may be trapped on one side or the other. If flows out of the Rio Ojo Caliente are 550 cfs or higher properties near and below the confluence with the Rio Chama may encroachment of water onto land immediately adjacent to the river along with bank erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM MDT Sunday 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
Read Full AlertRio Arriba, NM
Minor
Observed
Expected
May 5th, 2024 01:20:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 01:20:00 pm MDT
May 6th, 2024 10:00:00 am MDT
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 5 at 1:06PM MDT until May 5 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on west-to-east oriented roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will shift out of the west early Monday morning.
Read Full AlertFar Northeast Highlands
Moderate
Likely
Expected
May 5th, 2024 01:06:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 01:06:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 09:00:00 pm MDT
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 5 at 1:06PM MDT until May 5 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will shift out of the west early Monday morning.
Read Full AlertJohnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass
Moderate
Likely
Expected
May 5th, 2024 01:06:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 01:06:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 11:00:00 pm MDT
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 5 at 1:06PM MDT until May 6 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Chuska Mountains and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...Until 2 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
Read Full AlertChuska Mountains; West Central Plateau
Moderate
Likely
Expected
May 5th, 2024 01:06:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 01:06:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 11:00:00 pm MDT
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued May 5 at 1:06PM MDT until May 6 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will shift out of the west early Monday morning.
Read Full AlertJohnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass
Severe
Likely
Expected
May 5th, 2024 01:06:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 01:06:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 11:00:00 pm MDT
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued May 5 at 1:06PM MDT until May 6 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Southwest and west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 60 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Central Highlands. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After southwest winds tonight, winds will shift out of the west Monday early morning. The strongest winds are expected over the high peaks and adjacent high slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Read Full AlertNorthern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Central Highlands
Severe
Likely
Expected
May 5th, 2024 01:06:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 01:06:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 11:00:00 pm MDT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 12:47PM MDT until May 5 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY... .A persistent trough will allow a few disturbances to move through the area through Wednesday. Gusty winds will develop each afternoon combining with very low relative humidity to create critical fire conditions. ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO ZONES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. This is in addition to the Red Flag Warning already in effect for today and Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...Beginning at noon and lasting into the evening hours on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. * WINDS...For today and Monday, Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For Tuesday, west winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent Sunday and Tuesday; 7 to 12 percent Monday. * TEMPERATURES...80s lowlands, 70s mountains. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...4 to 7 Near Critical to Extreme on Sunday. 3 to 6 Near Critical to Critical on Monday. 4 to 8 Near critical to extreme on Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Read Full AlertSouthwest Mountains; Southwest Deserts and Lowlands; South Central Lowlands And Southern Rio Grande Valley; Capitan And Sacramento Mountains
Severe
Likely
Expected
May 5th, 2024 12:47:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 12:47:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 11:00:00 pm MDT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 12:47PM MDT until May 6 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY... .A persistent trough will allow a few disturbances to move through the area through Wednesday. Gusty winds will develop each afternoon combining with very low relative humidity to create critical fire conditions. ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO ZONES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. This is in addition to the Red Flag Warning already in effect for today and Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...Beginning at noon and lasting into the evening hours on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. * WINDS...For today and Monday, Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For Tuesday, west winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent Sunday and Tuesday; 7 to 12 percent Monday. * TEMPERATURES...80s lowlands, 70s mountains. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...4 to 7 Near Critical to Extreme on Sunday. 3 to 6 Near Critical to Critical on Monday. 4 to 8 Near critical to extreme on Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Read Full AlertSouthwest Mountains; Southwest Deserts and Lowlands; South Central Lowlands And Southern Rio Grande Valley; Capitan And Sacramento Mountains
Severe
Likely
Expected
May 5th, 2024 12:47:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 12:47:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 11:00:00 pm MDT
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued May 5 at 12:47PM MDT until May 7 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY... .A persistent trough will allow a few disturbances to move through the area through Wednesday. Gusty winds will develop each afternoon combining with very low relative humidity to create critical fire conditions. ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO ZONES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. This is in addition to the Red Flag Warning already in effect for today and Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...Beginning at noon and lasting into the evening hours on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. * WINDS...For today and Monday, Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For Tuesday, west winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent Sunday and Tuesday; 7 to 12 percent Monday. * TEMPERATURES...80s lowlands, 70s mountains. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...4 to 7 Near Critical to Extreme on Sunday. 3 to 6 Near Critical to Critical on Monday. 4 to 8 Near critical to extreme on Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Read Full AlertSouthwest Mountains; Southwest Deserts and Lowlands; South Central Lowlands And Southern Rio Grande Valley; Capitan And Sacramento Mountains
Severe
Possible
Future
May 5th, 2024 12:47:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 12:47:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 11:00:00 pm MDT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 1:38PM CDT until May 6 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY 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 SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS, DAVIS MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS, CULBERSON COUNTY, AND THE UPPER TRANS PECOS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 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 SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS, DAVIS MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS, CULBERSON COUNTY, AND THE UPPER TRANS PECOS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 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 SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS, DAVIS MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS, CULBERSON COUNTY, AND THE UPPER TRANS PECOS... * AFFECTED AREA...Loving, Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains, Chaves Plains, Eddy Plains, Lea, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson County, Reeves County Plains, Davis Mountains and Davis Mountains Foothills. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, Monday afternoon through Monday evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, higher gusts in the mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * RFTI...5 to 7 or critical to 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.
Read Full AlertSacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains; Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Loving; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Eastern Culberson County; Reeves County Plains; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills
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Likely
Expected
May 5th, 2024 01:38:00 pm CDT
May 5th, 2024 01:38:00 pm CDT
May 6th, 2024 07:00:00 am CDT
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued May 5 at 1:38PM CDT until May 7 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY 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 SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS, DAVIS MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS, CULBERSON COUNTY, AND THE UPPER TRANS PECOS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 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 SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS, DAVIS MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS, CULBERSON COUNTY, AND THE UPPER TRANS PECOS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 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 SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS, DAVIS MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS, CULBERSON COUNTY, AND THE UPPER TRANS PECOS... * AFFECTED AREA...Loving, Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains, Chaves Plains, Eddy Plains, Lea, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson County, Reeves County Plains, Davis Mountains and Davis Mountains Foothills. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, Monday afternoon through Monday evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, higher gusts in the mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * RFTI...5 to 7 or critical to 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.
Read Full AlertSacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains; Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Loving; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Eastern Culberson County; Reeves County Plains; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills
Severe
Possible
Future
May 5th, 2024 01:38:00 pm CDT
May 5th, 2024 01:38:00 pm CDT
May 6th, 2024 07:00:00 am CDT
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued May 5 at 12:28PM 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 further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Properties in the flood plain along the Rio Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to wells and septic tanks. These impacts will increase in severity at higher river levels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 5.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a maximum value of 5.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Action stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Read Full AlertRio Arriba, NM
Minor
Observed
Expected
May 5th, 2024 12:28:00 pm MDT
May 5th, 2024 12:28:00 pm MDT
May 6th, 2024 10:00:00 am MDT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 6:40AM MDT until May 5 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FOR MUCH OF THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will commence today and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative humidity values today will favor the central mountain chain and northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity will plummet over eastern areas as well on Monday. Strong winds on Monday will develop first over eastern areas, then linger longest over eastern areas in the evening as well. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon until 10 PM today, and from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Tuesday from late morning through the evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Monday is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...The northern and central mountains (Zones 120, 122, and 124) below snowpack, and the Rio Grande Valley (Zones 121 and 106), today from noon until 10 PM MDT, Monday from 10 AM until 10 PM, and Tuesday from 11 AM until 11 PM. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, south and southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. On Monday and Tuesday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7-20 percent, except 5-15 percent on Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and will be hard to control. Long range spotting and extreme fire behavior will be possible. Outdoor burning should not be done.
Read Full AlertMiddle Rio Grande Valley; North Central Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley; Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Sandia and Manzano Mountains
Severe
Likely
Expected
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 03:00:00 pm MDT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 6:40AM MDT until May 5 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FOR MUCH OF THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will commence today and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative humidity values today will favor the central mountain chain and northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity will plummet over eastern areas as well on Monday. Strong winds on Monday will develop first over eastern areas, then linger longest over eastern areas in the evening as well. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon until 10 PM today, and from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from late Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Monday is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central Mountains (Zone 105), and West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109) today from noon until 10 PM MDT, Monday from 10 AM until 10 PM, and Tuesday from 11 AM until 11 PM. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. On Monday, west and northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. On Tuesday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8-18 percent, except 7-12 percent on Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and will be hard to control. Long range spotting and extreme fire behavior will be possible. Outdoor burning should not be done.
Read Full AlertNorthwest Plateau; West Central Mountains; West Central Basin and Range
Severe
Likely
Expected
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 03:00:00 pm MDT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 6:40AM MDT until May 5 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FOR MUCH OF THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will commence today and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative humidity values today will favor the central mountain chain and northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity will plummet over eastern areas as well on Monday. Strong winds on Monday will develop first over eastern areas, then linger longest over eastern areas in the evening as well. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon today to 10 PM MDT this evening. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. In addition...a Fire Weather Watch has been issued from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Monday is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands (Zones 123) from noon until 10 PM MDT today, from 10 AM until 10 PM Monday, and from 11 AM until 11 PM Tuesday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, south and southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. On Monday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. On Tuesday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, 12 to 25 percent with the highest humidity around Capulin. On Monday, 8 to 11 percent. On Tuesday, around 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Read Full AlertNortheast Highlands
Severe
Likely
Expected
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 03:00:00 pm MDT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 6:40AM MDT until May 6 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FOR MUCH OF THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will commence today and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative humidity values today will favor the central mountain chain and northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity will plummet over eastern areas as well on Monday. Strong winds on Monday will develop first over eastern areas, then linger longest over eastern areas in the evening as well. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon until 10 PM today, and from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from late Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Monday is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central Mountains (Zone 105), and West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109) today from noon until 10 PM MDT, Monday from 10 AM until 10 PM, and Tuesday from 11 AM until 11 PM. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. On Monday, west and northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. On Tuesday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8-18 percent, except 7-12 percent on Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and will be hard to control. Long range spotting and extreme fire behavior will be possible. Outdoor burning should not be done.
Read Full AlertNorthwest Plateau; West Central Mountains; West Central Basin and Range
Severe
Likely
Expected
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 03:00:00 pm MDT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 6:40AM MDT until May 6 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FOR MUCH OF THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will commence today and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative humidity values today will favor the central mountain chain and northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity will plummet over eastern areas as well on Monday. Strong winds on Monday will develop first over eastern areas, then linger longest over eastern areas in the evening as well. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon today to 10 PM MDT this evening. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. In addition...a Fire Weather Watch has been issued from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Monday is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands (Zones 123) from noon until 10 PM MDT today, from 10 AM until 10 PM Monday, and from 11 AM until 11 PM Tuesday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, south and southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. On Monday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. On Tuesday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, 12 to 25 percent with the highest humidity around Capulin. On Monday, 8 to 11 percent. On Tuesday, around 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Read Full AlertNortheast Highlands
Severe
Likely
Expected
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 03:00:00 pm MDT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 6:40AM MDT until May 6 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FOR MUCH OF THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will commence today and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative humidity values today will favor the central mountain chain and northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity will plummet over eastern areas as well on Monday. Strong winds on Monday will develop first over eastern areas, then linger longest over eastern areas in the evening as well. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon until 10 PM today, and from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Tuesday from late morning through the evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Monday is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...The northern and central mountains (Zones 120, 122, and 124) below snowpack, and the Rio Grande Valley (Zones 121 and 106), today from noon until 10 PM MDT, Monday from 10 AM until 10 PM, and Tuesday from 11 AM until 11 PM. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, south and southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. On Monday and Tuesday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7-20 percent, except 5-15 percent on Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and will be hard to control. Long range spotting and extreme fire behavior will be possible. Outdoor burning should not be done.
Read Full AlertMiddle Rio Grande Valley; North Central Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley; Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Sandia and Manzano Mountains
Severe
Likely
Expected
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 03:00:00 pm MDT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 6:40AM MDT until May 6 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FOR MUCH OF THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will commence today and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative humidity values today will favor the central mountain chain and northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity will plummet over eastern areas as well on Monday. Strong winds on Monday will develop first over eastern areas, then linger longest over eastern areas in the evening as well. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Monday is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...Central Highlands (Zone 125) and eastern plains (Zones 104 and 126) Monday from 10 AM until 10 PM, and Tuesday from 11 AM until 11 PM. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For Monday, west 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For Tuesday, southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended..
Read Full AlertNortheast Plains; Central Highlands; East Central Plains
Severe
Likely
Expected
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 03:00:00 pm MDT
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued May 5 at 6:40AM MDT until May 7 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FOR MUCH OF THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will commence today and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative humidity values today will favor the central mountain chain and northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity will plummet over eastern areas as well on Monday. Strong winds on Monday will develop first over eastern areas, then linger longest over eastern areas in the evening as well. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon until 10 PM today, and from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from late Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Monday is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central Mountains (Zone 105), and West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109) today from noon until 10 PM MDT, Monday from 10 AM until 10 PM, and Tuesday from 11 AM until 11 PM. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. On Monday, west and northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. On Tuesday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8-18 percent, except 7-12 percent on Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and will be hard to control. Long range spotting and extreme fire behavior will be possible. Outdoor burning should not be done.
Read Full AlertNorthwest Plateau; West Central Mountains; West Central Basin and Range
Severe
Possible
Future
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 03:00:00 pm MDT
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued May 5 at 6:40AM MDT until May 7 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FOR MUCH OF THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will commence today and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative humidity values today will favor the central mountain chain and northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity will plummet over eastern areas as well on Monday. Strong winds on Monday will develop first over eastern areas, then linger longest over eastern areas in the evening as well. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon today to 10 PM MDT this evening. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. In addition...a Fire Weather Watch has been issued from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Monday is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands (Zones 123) from noon until 10 PM MDT today, from 10 AM until 10 PM Monday, and from 11 AM until 11 PM Tuesday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, south and southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. On Monday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. On Tuesday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, 12 to 25 percent with the highest humidity around Capulin. On Monday, 8 to 11 percent. On Tuesday, around 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Read Full AlertNortheast Highlands
Severe
Possible
Future
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 03:00:00 pm MDT
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued May 5 at 6:40AM MDT until May 7 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FOR MUCH OF THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will commence today and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative humidity values today will favor the central mountain chain and northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity will plummet over eastern areas as well on Monday. Strong winds on Monday will develop first over eastern areas, then linger longest over eastern areas in the evening as well. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon until 10 PM today, and from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Tuesday from late morning through the evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Monday is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...The northern and central mountains (Zones 120, 122, and 124) below snowpack, and the Rio Grande Valley (Zones 121 and 106), today from noon until 10 PM MDT, Monday from 10 AM until 10 PM, and Tuesday from 11 AM until 11 PM. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, south and southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. On Monday and Tuesday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7-20 percent, except 5-15 percent on Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and will be hard to control. Long range spotting and extreme fire behavior will be possible. Outdoor burning should not be done.
Read Full AlertMiddle Rio Grande Valley; North Central Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley; Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Sandia and Manzano Mountains
Severe
Possible
Future
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 03:00:00 pm MDT
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued May 5 at 6:40AM MDT until May 7 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 10 PM FOR MUCH OF THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE FORECAST AREA DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM AREAWIDE DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will commence today and continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico dry and windy. The strongest winds and critically low relative humidity values today will favor the central mountain chain and northeast highlands westward. Then, relative humidity will plummet over eastern areas as well on Monday. Strong winds on Monday will develop first over eastern areas, then linger longest over eastern areas in the evening as well. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Monday is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...Central Highlands (Zone 125) and eastern plains (Zones 104 and 126) Monday from 10 AM until 10 PM, and Tuesday from 11 AM until 11 PM. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For Monday, west 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For Tuesday, southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended..
Read Full AlertNortheast Plains; Central Highlands; East Central Plains
Severe
Possible
Future
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 06:40:00 am MDT
May 5th, 2024 03:00:00 pm MDT
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