Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:27PM MDT until April 18 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Upper Tularosa Valley, Chaves County Plains, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A plume of dust from southern New Mexico will move into the area this afternoon. Visibility may drop below 2 miles at times.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 18 at 2:19PM MDT until April 20 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches, with up to 1 foot possible over the peaks. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Mountains, and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 18 at 2:19PM MDT until April 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Chuska Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:14PM CDT until April 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
...A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING 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 AND MOST OF WEST TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING 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 AND MOST OF WEST TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:14PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
...A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING 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 AND MOST OF WEST TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING 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 AND MOST OF WEST TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT
Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 18 at 10:53AM MDT until April 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 10:53AM MDT until April 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Uplands of the Bootheel. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
SPC – No watches are valid as of Sat Apr 19 00:35:02 UTC 2025
No watches are valid as of Sat Apr 19 00:35:02 UTC 2025.
SPC – No MDs are in effect as of Sat Apr 19 00:35:02 UTC 2025
No Mesoscale Discussions are in effect as of Sat Apr 19 00:35:02 UTC 2025.
SPC Apr 18, 2025 2000 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0240 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025 Valid 182000Z - 191200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM THE SOUTHERN PLAINS NORTHEASTWARD TO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES AREA... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from parts of the southern Plains northeastward through the mid Mississippi Valley and southwestern Great Lakes, mainly from late afternoon into early Saturday morning. Large to very large hail and severe wind gusts should be the main hazards, especially across the southern Plains where storms will be more concentrated.