Frost Advisory issued May 16 at 6:03PM MDT until May 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, and Pennington Co Plains. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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.
Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 12:59PM MDT until May 17 at 7:00PM 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
Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 12:41PM MDT until May 17 at 7:00PM 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
Flood Watch issued May 16 at 3:43PM MDT until May 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central Montana, including the following areas, Bighorn Canyon, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains and Southern Big Horn and north central Wyoming, including the following areas, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of smaller creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Heavy rainfall may cause flash flooding and debris flow over and near the Elk Fire Burn Scar. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall late Sunday over saturated ground. In addition, periods of
Frost Advisory issued May 16 at 1:44PM MDT until May 17 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Temperatures below 37 degrees may pose a risk to uncovered outdoor vegetation. * WHERE...Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are forecast to remain above 37 degrees in our population centers.
Winter Storm Watch issued May 16 at 1:24PM MDT until May 18 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 5000 feet. Chance of moderate to major impacts from snow is at least 50 percent. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Dixie and Lolo Pass. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE impacts from snow, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. For MAJOR impacts from snow, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur.
High Wind Warning issued May 15 at 3:47PM MDT until May 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
Wind Advisory issued May 15 at 3:47PM MDT until May 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern Oglala Lakota County, including portions of the Pine Ridge Reservation, Southern Oglala Lakota County, including portions of the Pine Ridge Reservation, Southern Foothills, Custer Co Plains, Tripp, Hermosa Foothills, and Eastern Fall River. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.