Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 8:15PM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY AND MONDAY FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... .Strong southwest flow aloft crossing the Southern Rockies will induce low surface pressure over the southern High Plains Sunday and Monday. Subsequent tightening of the surface pressure gradient will increase winds area wide from the west-southwest. Peak wind gusts around 45 mph over the high terrain, gaps, and east slopes are forecast, with slightly lower gusts elsewhere. Very dry air remains in place while winds increase, creating critical fire danger for southern New Mexico and far west Texas. Fuel dryness is near normal for mid-May
Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 7:23PM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, AND CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY AND SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS TODAY HAS EXPIRED... This afternoon's red flag warning for the Middle Rio Grande Valley and Sandia and Manzano Mountains has expired as winds are expected to taper off and humidity will continue to rise overnight. Southwest to west winds strengthen further on Sunday ahead and south of a storm system
High Wind Watch issued May 17 at 1:43PM MDT until May 19 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but
High Wind Warning issued May 17 at 1:43PM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but
Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 12:46PM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Localized areas may see gusts approaching 55 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Lower Snake River Plain, Raft River Region, and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 2:35AM PDT until May 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Gale Warning issued May 16 at 9:16PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued May 16 at 9:16PM PDT until May 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from
Fire Weather Watch issued May 16 at 12:59PM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 7 PM MDT FOR THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY AND THE SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, AND CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER... .Southwest to west winds will trend stronger Saturday afternoon, with gusts of 30 to 40 mph overlapping with an area of single digit relative humidity in south-central New Mexico.
Fire Weather Watch issued May 16 at 12:41PM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... .Strong southwest flow aloft crossing the Southern Rockies will induce low surface pressure over the southern High Plains Saturday and Sunday. Subsequent tightening of the surface pressure gradient will increase winds area wide from the west-southwest beginning on Saturday. Strongest winds are forecast to occur Sunday and Monday afternoons. Very dry air remains in place while winds increase, creating critical fire danger for much of southern New Mexico and far west Texas. Fuel dryness is near normal for mid-May, but weather conditions