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...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND CENTRAL H...
Red Flag Warning
* Timing...Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM. * Wind...Initially southwest at 20 to 25 mph, becoming west a...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, ...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 39 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, e...
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM...
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Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Persistently strong flow aloft, an area of low pressure at the surface over the northeast corner of New Mexico, and very dry fuels over northeast and east central parts of the state will result in critical fire weather conditions again today. Wind speeds will be stronger today than they were Thursday, with westerly gusts reaching 50 to 60 mph. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), East Central Plains (Zone 126), and Central Highlands (Zone 125) today from 9 AM to 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 12 and 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
* Timing...Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM. * Wind...Initially southwest at 20 to 25 mph, becoming west at 30 to 35 with gusts to 50 mph. * Humidity...As low as 13 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. * WHEN...From noon to 5 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects and cause reduced visibility in blowing dust.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 39 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * 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...Snow amounts of 2 to 4 inches (higher on mountain peaks) are also expected. Blowing snow may reduce visibility at times.
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CST Friday. * Timing...Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM. * Wind...Initially southwest at 20 to 25 mph, becoming west at 30 to 35 with gusts to 50 mph. * Humidity...As low as 13 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING FRIDAY FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS AND THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Persistently strong flow aloft, an area of low pressure at the surface over the northeast corner of New Mexico, and very dry fuels over northeast and east central areas will result in critical fire weather conditions for the eastern plains and central highlands on Friday. Drier conditions are forecast across the eastern half of the Central Highlands on Friday, compared to today. The strongest winds are still forecast Friday, when gusts will reach up to 50 to 60 mph across much of northeast and east central New Mexico. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104) and the East Central Plains (Zone 126) on Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For Friday, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Friday, minimum values between 12 and 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 39 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on north-to-south oriented roadways.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. * WHEN...From noon to 5 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Fire Weather Watch
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 12 TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ALONG AND EAST OF I-25, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FRIDAY FROM 1 TO 6 PM FOR THE EASTERN PLAINS, AND FOR THE GUADALUPE COUNTY PORTION OF THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Persistently strong flow aloft, an area of low pressure at the surface over the northeast corner of New Mexico, and very dry fuels over northeast and east central areas will result in critical fire weather conditions on the eastern plains today and Friday. The critical fire weather conditions will reach as far west as the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas northward today, but higher humidities and snow showers should reduce fire weather concerns over the Northeast Highlands on Friday. Meanwhile, drier conditions are forecast across the eastern half of the Central Highlands on Friday, compared to today. So, Guadalupe County has been added to Friday's Fire Weather Watch. The strongest winds are forecast Friday, when gusts will probably reach 50 to 60 mph across much of northeast and east central New Mexico. * AREA AND TIMING...East Central Plains (Zone 126) today from 12 until 6 PM MST, and Friday from 1 to 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, west northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 40 mph. For Friday, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, minimum values between 12 and 20 percent, except for higher readings across the western quarter of De Baca County. For Friday, minimum values between 13 and 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 12 TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ALONG AND EAST OF I-25, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING FRIDAY FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM FOR THE EASTERN PLAINS AND THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Persistently strong flow aloft, an area of low pressure at the surface over the northeast corner of New Mexico, and very dry fuels over northeast and east central areas will result in critical fire weather conditions on the eastern plains this afternoon and Friday. The critical fire weather conditions will reach as far west as the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas northward this afternoon, but higher humidities and snow showers should reduce fire weather concerns over the Northeast Highlands on Friday. Meanwhile, drier conditions are forecast across the eastern half of the Central Highlands on Friday, compared to today. The strongest winds are forecast Friday, when gusts will reach up to 50 to 60 mph across much of northeast and east central New Mexico. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 9 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104) and the East Central Plains (Zone 126) today from 12 until 6 PM MST, and Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, west and northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For Friday, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, minimum values between 10 and 15 percent. For Friday, minimum values between 12 and 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 12 TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ALONG AND EAST OF I-25, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FRIDAY FROM 1 TO 6 PM FOR THE EASTERN PLAINS, AND FOR THE GUADALUPE COUNTY PORTION OF THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Persistently strong flow aloft, an area of low pressure at the surface over the northeast corner of New Mexico, and very dry fuels over northeast and east central areas will result in critical fire weather conditions on the eastern plains today and Friday. The critical fire weather conditions will reach as far west as the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas northward today, but higher humidities and snow showers should reduce fire weather concerns over the Northeast Highlands on Friday. Meanwhile, drier conditions are forecast across the eastern half of the Central Highlands on Friday, compared to today. So, Guadalupe County has been added to Friday's Fire Weather Watch. The strongest winds are forecast Friday, when gusts will probably reach 50 to 60 mph across much of northeast and east central New Mexico. * AREA AND TIMING...East Central Plains (Zone 126) today from 12 until 6 PM MST, and Friday from 1 to 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, west northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 40 mph. For Friday, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, minimum values between 12 and 20 percent, except for higher readings across the western quarter of De Baca County. For Friday, minimum values between 13 and 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...From 9 PM CST this evening to 9 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The extended period of freezing temperatures could also cause ruptured water pipes
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected. * WHERE...Curry County, De Baca County, Roosevelt County, and Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 degrees below zero. * WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below zero could result in frostbite and hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Bailey, Lamb, and Lubbock Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing fog has largely dissipated, but slick and hazardous driving conditions are likely due to the cold temperatures.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Curry County, De Baca County, and Roosevelt County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero are expected this morning. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero are expected on Monday morning. * WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below zero could result in frostbite and hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The extended period of freezing temperatures could also cause ruptured water pipes.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Periods of light snow will continue through the rest of this morning, with additional snow accumulations up to about an inch possible. * WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Roads will remain snow-covered and slippery, and travel will continue to be difficult through the rest of the morning.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below expected. * WHERE...Curry County, De Baca County, Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday evening to 9 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those experiencing impacts from the most recent winter event like power outages should seek warming shelters or other means of preventing exposure to these cold elements.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches except between 2 and 4 inches above 7500 feet. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Curry County, Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Avoid travel if at all possible, as conditions will remain treacherous and very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. If you must travel, extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold temperatures will also accompany this winter storm. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday and Monday mornings when wind chills will drop below zero.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected through Sunday morning. Wind chills may fall as low as 20 below zero on Monday morning. * WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below zero could result in frostbite and hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The extended period of freezing temperatures could also cause ruptured water pipes.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional total snow accumulations of 4-8 inches are forecast for the southern South and Rolling Plains. 6-10 inches are forecast for the remainder of the South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. Localized amounts may near 12 inches in the far southern Texas Panhandle tonight. * WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roadways and overpasses will remain covered in snow. Roadways and overpasses will be covered in potentially deep snow tonight, making travel difficult or impossible. Life-threatening travel conditions are expected in the far southern Texas Panhandle tonight. Travel will remain difficult Sunday.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches except between 8 and 12 inches across Sierra Blanca Peak and the peaks of the Capitan Mountains. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Curry County, Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Avoid travel if at all possible, as conditions will remain treacherous and very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. If you must travel, extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold temperatures will also accompany this winter storm. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday and Monday mornings when wind chills will drop below zero.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation is expected through early Saturday afternoon, followed by a changeover to sleet and snow by Saturday evening. Ice accumulations of up to one-tenth of an inch are expected through Saturday morning, with the highest amounts of ice in the southern South and Rolling PLains. Widespread snow and sleet accumulations of 4-8 inches are expected, with upwards of one foot of snow and sleet in the far southern Texas Panhandle. The heaviest sleet and snow will fall Saturday night into Sunday morning. * WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday, January 25th. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in frostbite and hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The extended period of freezing temperatures could also cause ruptured water pipes.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches except 16 to 24 inches above 9,000 feet in the Sacramento mountains. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Curry County, Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold temperatures will also accompany this winter storm. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday and Monday mornings when wind chills will drop below zero.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 8 inches except 16 to 20 inches above 9,000 feet in the Sacramento mountains. Total ice accumulations of less than one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Curry County, Roosevelt County, Chaves County Plains, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold temperatures will also accompany this winter storm. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday and Monday mornings when wind chills will drop below zero. A period freezing rain may occur tonight before precipitation transitions over to snow, with eastern portions of Roosevelt and Curry counties the most likely receive ice accumulations.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of the far southern Texas Panhandle and South Plains. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Patchy blowing dust may also result in localized visibility reductions.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hockley, Lamb, Terry, Yoakum, and Parmer Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Patchy blowing dust may also result in localized visibility reductions.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia Valley, Northeast Highlands, Eastern San Miguel County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, and Eastern Lincoln County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are forecast from midday through the afternoon.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia Valley, Northeast Highlands, Eastern San Miguel County, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, and Eastern Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Saturday morning to 7 PM CST Saturday. * Timing...From 11 AM to 7 PM CST Saturday. * Wind...West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, shifting out of the northwest through the afternoon. * Humidity...as low as 10 percent. * Fuels...Critically dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM Friday morning to 6 PM CST Friday evening. * Timing...From 10 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * Wind...Southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Humidity...10 to 15 percent. * Fuels...Critically dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...The South Plains and the far southwestern and south-central Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some locations will experience a hard freeze. The coldest temperatures in the Albuquerque metro area will occur at the lowest elevations along the Rio Grande, and also on the west mesa, while much of the Northeast Heights remains just above freezing.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Far southern Texas Panhandle and South Plains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM CDT Tuesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Far southern Texas Panhandle and South Plains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM CDT Tuesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locations such as Santa Fe and the east-central plains may experience a hard freeze with morning lows at or below 28 degrees. Portions of the Albuquerque metro may not freeze, but areas along the Rio Grande may drop as low as 29 degrees.
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...North and northeast winds from 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Curry County and Roosevelt County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 AM early this morning to 1 PM MDT this afternoon. For the Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night through early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...North and northeast winds from 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Curry County and Roosevelt County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 AM early this morning to 1 PM MDT this afternoon. For the Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night through early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.