Valencia County, NM
Alerts
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In effect from Thursday 04/23 9:00 AM MDT – Thursday 04/23 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND FROM THE UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY EASTWARD DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY
RED FLAG WARNING THURSDAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY
.An active storm track over the northern and central Rockies will strengthen westerly flow aloft over New Mexico through Thursday, while a potent surface trough persists in the lee of the southern Rockies. This will result in southwest wind gusts up to 45 mph today, and west and northwest wind gusts up to 55 mph on Thursday, while humidities plummet mostly into the single digits both days. Outside of the warned area, locally critical fire weather conditions are likely today, especially in the northwest mountains and near the Arizona border.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
Area And Timing
Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106) from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Westerly winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity
Minimum values 9 to 13 percent.
Impacts
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
Areas impacted
- Middle Rio Grande Valley
In effect from Thursday 04/23 9:00 AM MDT – Thursday 04/23 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND FROM THE UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY EASTWARD DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY
RED FLAG WARNING THURSDAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY
.An active storm track over the northern and central Rockies will strengthen westerly flow aloft over New Mexico through Thursday, while a potent surface trough persists in the lee of the southern Rockies. This will result in southwest wind gusts up to 45 mph today, and west and northwest wind gusts up to 55 mph on Thursday, while humidities plummet mostly into the single digits both days. Outside of the warned area, locally critical fire weather conditions are likely today, especially in the northwest mountains and near the Arizona border.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
Area And Timing
West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109) and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West northwest winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph.
Relative Humidity
Minimum values 9 to 13 percent.
Impacts
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
Areas impacted
- West Central Basin and Range
- Sandia and Manzano Mountains
Briefing
From the forecaster
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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