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5 of 57Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of sou...
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of sout...
Fire Weather Watch
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SUNDAY... .An upper level trough carving out over the ...
Fire Weather Watch
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SUNDAY... .An upper level trough carving out over the ...
Red Flag Warning
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SUNDAY... .An upper level trough carving out over the ...
Past Weather Alerts for White Sands
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central New Mexico, including the following area, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico, including the following areas, East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo, East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Otero Mesa, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, Southeast Tularosa Basin, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and southwest Texas, including the following areas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties and Western El Paso County. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Fire Weather Watch
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SUNDAY... .An upper level trough carving out over the Central Rockies will bring increasing southwest winds to the region over the next couple of days, while Relative Humidity values remain very low, and fuels remain critically dry. Winds aloft will begin to increase late tonight, with favored downslope areas seeing near- Red Flag conditions during the overnight and pre-dawn hours, as gusty winds help to create very poor RH recovery. Winds will stay strong along north and east-facing slopes Sunday night, and Red Flag conditions may persist through Sunday Night into Monday in those favored areas. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR THE SAME AREA... The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low humidity which is in effect from 7 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...Near Red Flag conditions will develop this afternoon along north and east facing mountain slopes. Winds may diminish briefly in the evening, but will begin to ramp up again late in the night. Relative humidity recovery will be very poor in these locations, and Red Flag Conditions will develop by early morning as winds increase further. Red Flag conditions will develop over a wider area by late morning. Strong winds and poor RH recovery are expected again Sunday night along north and east facing slopes. This is a rare situation where Red Flag conditions may last through the night in favored downslope wind areas. Thus, a Fire Weather Watch is in effect starting Midnight Sunday night, and through the day Monday, when stronger winds will develop across a wider area again. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 to 8 percent with very poor recovery along north and east facing slopes. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...5 to 6. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SUNDAY... .An upper level trough carving out over the Central Rockies will bring increasing southwest winds to the region over the next couple of days, while Relative Humidity values remain very low, and fuels remain critically dry. Winds aloft will begin to increase late tonight, with favored downslope areas seeing near- Red Flag conditions during the overnight and pre-dawn hours, as gusty winds help to create very poor RH recovery. Winds will stay strong along north and east-facing slopes Sunday night, and Red Flag conditions may persist through Sunday Night into Monday in those favored areas. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR THE SAME AREA... The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low humidity, which is in effect from noon Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...All of southwest and south-central New Mexico, including the Gila Region and the lowland deserts. Also, El Paso County in Texas. This area includes New Mexico Fire Weather Zones 110, 111, and 112, and Texas Fire Weather Zone 055. * TIMING...Red Flag Warning on Sunday from Noon through Midnight. Fire Weather Watch for Monday afternoon and evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph on Sunday, and slightly lower on Monday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 90. * LIGHTNING...None expected. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...4 to 5. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SUNDAY... .An upper level trough carving out over the Central Rockies will bring increasing southwest winds to the region over the next couple of days, while Relative Humidity values remain very low, and fuels remain critically dry. Winds aloft will begin to increase late tonight, with favored downslope areas seeing near- Red Flag conditions during the overnight and pre-dawn hours, as gusty winds help to create very poor RH recovery. Winds will stay strong along north and east-facing slopes Sunday night, and Red Flag conditions may persist through Sunday Night into Monday in those favored areas. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR THE SAME AREA... The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low humidity, which is in effect from noon Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...All of southwest and south-central New Mexico, including the Gila Region and the lowland deserts. Also, El Paso County in Texas. This area includes New Mexico Fire Weather Zones 110, 111, and 112, and Texas Fire Weather Zone 055. * TIMING...Red Flag Warning on Sunday from Noon through Midnight. Fire Weather Watch for Monday afternoon and evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph on Sunday, and slightly lower on Monday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 90. * LIGHTNING...None expected. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...4 to 5. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SUNDAY... .An upper level trough carving out over the Central Rockies will bring increasing southwest winds to the region over the next couple of days, while Relative Humidity values remain very low, and fuels remain critically dry. Winds aloft will begin to increase late tonight, with favored downslope areas seeing near- Red Flag conditions during the overnight and pre-dawn hours, as gusty winds help to create very poor RH recovery. Winds will stay strong along north and east-facing slopes Sunday night, and Red Flag conditions may persist through Sunday Night into Monday in those favored areas. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR THE SAME AREA... The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low humidity which is in effect from 7 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday night. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...Near Red Flag conditions will develop this afternoon along north and east facing mountain slopes. Winds may diminish briefly in the evening, but will begin to ramp up again late in the night. Relative humidity recovery will be very poor in these locations, and Red Flag Conditions will develop by early morning as winds increase further. Red Flag conditions will develop over a wider area by late morning. Strong winds and poor RH recovery are expected again Sunday night along north and east facing slopes. This is a rare situation where Red Flag conditions may last through the night in favored downslope wind areas. Thus, a Fire Weather Watch is in effect starting Midnight Sunday night, and through the day Monday, when stronger winds will develop across a wider area again. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 to 8 percent with very poor recovery along north and east facing slopes. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...5 to 6. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SUNDAY... .Much drier air is moving into the Borderland ahead of an upper level trough. This dry air combined with temperatures into the upper 80s to lower 90s will lead to RH's into the single digits. Winds will be on the increase to 20 to 30 mph to create critical fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 055 Texas Fire Weather Zone 055 El Paso County, Fire Weather Zone 056 Texas Fire Weather Zone 056 Hudspeth County, 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. * WIND...West-southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent lowlands, 7 to 13 percent mountains. * HIGHEST THREAT...is located over the lowlands along and west of the Rio Grande Valley, along with portions of New Mexico Fire Weather Zone 113. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...4 to 5. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR 20-FT WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR THE PERMIAN BASIN AND LOWER TRANS PECOS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND PORTIONS OF WEST TEXAS... * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent. * RFTI...3 to 4 or near-critical to critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
Red Flag Warning
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY FOR FAR WEST TEXAS AND PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO... A passing upper level disturbance will bring breezy to strong west-northwest winds and critical fire weather conditions to the area today. Relative humidity values remain low for Fire Weather Zone 113 this morning as winds strengthen. The timing of critical fire weather conditions is unusual today as winds subside this afternoon; the strongest winds will overlap higher relative humidities. Also, rapid drying of fuels and presence of dead fuels in both the Gila and Lincoln National Forests have increased the risk of fire spread. Winds will shift northwesterly then north later in the day as a strong cold front arrives. The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...11 AM to 8 PM Sunday. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...3 to 4, or Near Critical. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY FOR FAR WEST TEXAS AND PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO... A passing upper level disturbance will bring breezy to strong west-northwest winds and critical fire weather conditions to the area today. Relative humidity values remain low for Fire Weather Zone 113 this morning as winds strengthen. The timing of critical fire weather conditions is unusual today as winds subside this afternoon; the strongest winds will overlap higher relative humidities. Also, rapid drying of fuels and presence of dead fuels in both the Gila and Lincoln National Forests have increased the risk of fire spread. Winds will shift northwesterly then north later in the day as a strong cold front arrives. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...Until 8 PM Sunday evening. * WINDS...Increasing in the predawn hours Sunday to 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. Decreasing to 15 to 25 mph from the northwest during the afternoon, gusting to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...3 to 5, or Near Critical to Critical. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains and Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. * 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...Strongest gusts are expected this morning between 7 and 10 AM.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS... * WINDS...West to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph shifting to the north and northeast during the afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * RFTI...6 to 8 or critical to extreme. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Extreme...4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10).
Fire Weather Watch
...CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ACROSS SOUTHWEST, SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... High pressure nudging in from the west is causing temperatures to be well above seasonal averages, and relative humidity to be critically low this weekend. Daily highs Saturday and Sunday will average over 10 degrees above normal, as relative humidity values drops into the low teens and single-digits both days, with very poor overnight recovery. A two-day trough passage to our north will add increased winds mid afternoon on Saturday, which will continue and further strengthen overnight into Sunday. These winds combined with single digit RH's, warm temperatures, and drying fuels will lead to critical fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 055 Texas Fire Weather Zone 055 El Paso County, Fire Weather Zone 056 Texas Fire Weather Zone 056 Hudspeth County and Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ. * TIMING...Noon to 6 PM Sunday. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 84. * WIND... Northwest winds 20-25 mph with gusts to 40 MPH * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI... 4 to 5 Marginally critical to critical * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ACROSS SOUTHWEST, SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... High pressure nudging in from the west is causing temperatures to be well above seasonal averages, and relative humidity to be critically low this weekend. Daily highs Saturday and Sunday will average over 10 degrees above normal, as relative humidity values drops into the low teens and single-digits both days, with very poor overnight recovery. A two-day trough passage to our north will add increased winds mid afternoon on Saturday, which will continue and further strengthen overnight into Sunday. These winds combined with single digit RH's, warm temperatures, and drying fuels will lead to critical fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...Mid afternoon Saturday, Saturday night, through Sunday afternoon. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 76. * HIGHEST THREAT...is located on the eastern slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI... 4 to 5 Marginally critical to critical. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch
...CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ACROSS SOUTHWEST, SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... High pressure nudging in from the west is causing temperatures to be well above seasonal averages, and relative humidity to be critically low. Daily highs this weekend will average over 10 degrees above normal, as relative humidity drops into the low teens and single-digits both days, with very poor overnight recovery. A two-day trough passage to our north will add increased winds mid afternoon on Saturday, which will continue and further strengthen overnight into Sunday. These winds combined with single digit RH's, warm temperatures, and drying fuels will lead to critical fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...Texas Fire Weather Zones 055 and 056 in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties. Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley areas. * TIMING...Noon to 6 PM Sunday. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 84. * WIND... Northwest winds 20-25 mph with gusts to 40 MPH * HUMIDITY...7 to 11 percent * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI... 4 to 5 Marginally critical to critical * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ACROSS SOUTHWEST, SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... High pressure nudging in from the west is causing temperatures to be well above seasonal averages, and relative humidity to be critically low. Daily highs this weekend will average over 10 degrees above normal, as relative humidity drops into the low teens and single-digits both days, with very poor overnight recovery. A two-day trough passage to our north will add increased winds mid afternoon on Saturday, which will continue and further strengthen overnight into Sunday. These winds combined with single digit RH's, warm temperatures, and drying fuels will lead to critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions across the Sacramento mountains, which is in effect from 3 PM Saturday to 6 PM MDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113, the Capitan and Sacramento Mountains, including the Lincoln National Forest. * TIMING...Mid afternoon Saturday, Saturday night, through Sunday afternoon. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 to 10 percent, recovering only to 18-28 percent overnight * TEMPERATURES...Above normal, up to 76. * WIND...West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph on Saturday. Northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * HUMIDITY...7 to 14 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...is located on the eastern slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI... 4 to 5 Marginally critical to critical. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wild fire concerns will be elevated due to the very dry and windy conditions.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ TODAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND REEVES COUNTY PLAINS... * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * RFTI...6 or critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low relative humidity and dry fuels, combined with the strong winds will also elevated wildfire potential.
Red Flag Warning
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO... .A passing low pressure system will keep surface winds strong across the region. Winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph are expected Friday. These winds combined with low min RH of 8 to 15% will create near-critical fire weather conditions in the Sacramento Mountains. The rest of the region will also see elevated winds and critically low RH, but fuels are not yet critically dry in those areas, with the exception of grasses. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...10 AM TO 7 PM Friday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * RED FLAG THREAT INDEX...2 to 4, or elevated to near-critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST/7 PM MST TODAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND REEVES COUNTY PLAINS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND REEVES COUNTY PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ to 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Southwest/west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * RFTI...4 to 7 or near-crtical to critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS...Dry WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Red Flag Warning
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO... .An upper level storm system will give us strong strong surface winds of 20 to 30 mph on Thursday afternoon. These winds combined with low min RH of 10 to 15% will create critical fire weather conditions in the Sacramento Mountains. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 50 mph. The winds will continue through much of Thursday night into Friday morning, but min RH's will rise above critical levels Thursday evening. The rest of the region will also see elevated winds and critically low RH, but fuels are not yet critically dry in those areas, with the exception of grasses. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...11 AM TO 7 PM Thursday * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 71. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST TO 8 PM CST/7 PM MST THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon CST /11 AM MST/ to 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * RFTI...4 to 7 or near-crtical to critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS...Dry WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
Fire Weather Watch
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST TO 8 PM CST/7 PM MST THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon CST /11 AM MST/ to 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * RFTI...4 to 7 or near-crtical to critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS...Dry WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
Red Flag Warning
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO... .An upper level storm system will give us strong strong surface winds of 20 to 30 mph on Thursday afternoon. These winds combined with low min RH of 10 to 15% will create critical fire weather conditions in the Sacramento Mountains. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 50 mph. The winds will continue through much of Thursday night into Friday morning, but min RH's will rise above critical levels Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...11 AM TO 7 PM Thursday * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10-15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 70. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Stronger winds possible along east slopes and mountain passes. * WHERE...Portions of southern New Mexico. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. Stronger winds possible over high ridges and passes. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. Stronger winds possible over high ridges and passes. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains, and east slopes of the Sacramento mountains. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, and Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Red Flag Warning
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS WEDNESDAY... .A passing upper level trough will lead to increasing dryness and strong winds on Wednesday. Sustained winds will approach 25 to 35 MPH for much of the area, with gusts around 45 MPH common. The strongest winds will favor along and east of the Sacramento Mountains, where gusts could reach upwards of 60 MPH. This will combine with minimum relative humidity in the low double digits and teens in the afternoon, creating high fire danger. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 055 Texas Fire Weather Zone 055 El Paso County, Fire Weather Zone 056 Texas Fire Weather Zone 056 Hudspeth County, 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...11 AM to 6 PM Wednesday * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 68. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended
Blowing Dust Advisory
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Fire Weather Watch
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS WEDNESDAY... .A passing upper level trough will lead to increasing dryness and strong winds on Wednesday. Sustained winds will approach 25 to 35 MPH for much of the area, with gusts around 45 MPH common. The strongest winds will favor along and east of the Sacramento Mountains, where gusts could reach upwards of 60 MPH. This will combine with minimum relative humidity in the low double digits and teens in the afternoon, creating high fire danger. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 055 Texas Fire Weather Zone 055 El Paso County, Fire Weather Zone 056 Texas Fire Weather Zone 056 Hudspeth County, 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...11 AM to 6 PM Wednesday * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 68. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...In New Mexico, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Tularosa Basin, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, Otero Mesa, Western El Paso County, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, and Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Blowing Dust Advisory
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Tularosa Basin, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, Otero Mesa, Western El Paso County, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, and Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Northern Dona Ana County, Sierra County Lakes, West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Central Grant County/Silver City Area, Eastern Black Range Foothills, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range, and Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin. In Texas, Salt Basin. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility occasionally down to one-quarter mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of zero to minus 5 degrees expected. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains, and Otero Mesa. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.