Eddy County, NM
Alerts
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In effect from Thursday 04/23 12:00 PM MDT – Thursday 04/23 11:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
What
West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.
Where
Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
When
From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
Impacts
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.
What to do
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside.
Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible.
Areas impacted
- Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County
- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet
- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Tips to stay safe
A High Wind Watch means that strong, potentially dangerous winds are expected, and you should be prepared to protect yourself and your property.
- Stay indoors if possible. Especially avoid being outside in forested areas or around large trees.
- Secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and outdoor objects that the wind may be able to pick up.
- Charge cell phones and other essential devices, and check that you have flashlights and batteries in case of a power outage.
- Be alert and use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle like a van, truck or SUV.
In effect from Thursday 04/23 8:00 AM MDT – Friday 04/24 12:00 AM MDT
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, MOST OF WEST TEXAS TO THE SOUTH, AND GAINES COUNTY
Winds
Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 5 percent.
Rfti
7-8 or extreme.
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...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...4 (out of 10).
What to do
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas impacted
- Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains
- Chaves County Plains
- Eddy Plains
- Lea
- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor
- Eastern Culberson County
In effect from Thursday 04/23 10:00 AM MDT – Thursday 04/23 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE THURSDAY FOR LINCOLN NATIONAL FOREST
Dry and breezy weather pattern Wednesday and Thursday will set the stage for near-critical to critical fire weather conditions in the Lincoln National Forest for Thursday. A shortwave trough coming across the Southern Rockies will induce surface low pressure in the Southern Plains on Thursday. West winds of 20 to 25 mph are forecast with gusts to 35 mph during the afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 7 to 15 percent are forecast. Widespread tree mortality and dieback fuels will increase the wildfire risk as ERCs climb towards the 90th percentile.
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Southwest and South Central New Mexico, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
Affected Area
New Mexico Fire Weather Zones 110, 111, and 112, including the Southwest Mountains and Gila NF, the Southwest Deserts and Lowlands, the South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley.
Timing
winds increasing after 10 am, and peaking in the late afternoon hours.
Winds
West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 7 percent.
Temperatures
in the lower to mid 80s.
Experimental Rfti
3 to 5, Near Critical to Critical.
Impacts
any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas impacted
- Southwest Mountains
- Southwest Deserts and Lowlands
- South Central Lowlands And Southern Rio Grande Valley
Briefing
From the forecaster
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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