Wind Advisory issued May 10 at 2:44AM MDT until May 12 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ Sunday to midnight MDT /11 PM PDT/ Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust could reduce visibilities.
Flood Warning issued May 9 at 3:15PM MDT until May 10 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of northeast New Mexico, including the following counties, southwestern Mora and northwestern San Miguel. * WHEN...Until 400 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 314 PM MDT, local law enforcement and public observers reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Casa, Rio la, Manuelitas Creek, Caoncito Creek, Cebolla, Rito, Maestas Creek, Sparks Creek
Fire Weather Watch issued May 9 at 1:08PM MDT until May 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TUESDAY FOR SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... .Approaching low pressure system moving on shore over the Pacific Northwest will induce stronger southwest flow aloft over the Southern Rockies early next week. Subsequent tightening of the surface pressure gradient will increase winds area wide. Strongest winds are forecast to occur Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, with gusty west winds midday. Drier air will also move in and create critical fire danger for much of southern New Mexico and far west Texas. Recent rains over mountain forests may reduce fire risk somewhat, but weather conditions will
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 9 at 8:13AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
ESFABQ Risk of areal flooding and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt ...EXISTING CONDITIONS... Recent storms have brought several inches of snow to mid to high elevations (8500'->10500')over the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez and Tusas mountains throughout north central New Mexico. This snow pack contains on average 3-5 inches of liquid equivalent. With upcoming light precipitation and warming temperatures, this region of New Mexico is vulnerable to flooding from rapid snowmelt. ...PRECIPITATION... There is a 30% chance of 0.25" of rainfall over much of the region of concern today (5/9) from noon to 7pm MDT. There is a 10% chance
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 9 at 7:43AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
ESFABQ Risk of areal flooding and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt ...EXISTING CONDITIONS... Recent storms have brought several inches of snow to mid to high elevations (8500'->10500')over the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez and Tusas mountains throughout north central New Mexico. This snow pack contains on average 3-5 inches of liquid equivalent. With upcoming precipitation and warming temperatures, this region of New Mexico is vulnerable to flooding from rapid snowmelt. ...PRECIPITATION... There is a 50% chance of 0.5" of rainfall over much of the region of concern today (5/8) from noon to 7pm MDT. There is a 10% chance that
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 9 at 3:54PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
ESFBYZ Warm temperatures are forecast through early next week. This will enhance snowmelt across area mountains, resulting in a significant increase in flows on area rivers and streams by this weekend. While flooding is not anticipated on larger rivers and streams, there is a chance that some smaller streams could reach bankfull in and near the foothills, producing minor flooding. At the very least, stream flows will be much higher with the increased snowmelt. Water rises will occur first on small streams flowing out of the foothills, eventually arriving on larger rivers and streams. The rate and magnitude of the
Red Flag Warning issued May 9 at 1:41PM MDT until May 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
...ENHANCED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHEAST MONTANA EXPECTED SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Glasgow has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...All fire weather zones in northeast Montana, including 120, 122, 134, 136, and 137. * WIND...West to southwest at 15 to 20 mph with a few stronger gusts. * HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly toward the northeast. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Lake Wind Advisory issued May 9 at 1:02PM MDT until May 10 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected for American Falls Reservoir. * WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Stronger winds are expected to return on Sunday.
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 4:16PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
At 415 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 3 miles south of Cimmaron, or 17 miles southeast of Montrose, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Ouray and east central Montrose Counties. This includes U.S. Highway 50 in Colorado between mile markers 115 and 116.
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 8 at 1:46PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT Risk of areal flooding and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt ...EXISTING CONDITIONS... Recent storms have brought several inches of new snow to mid to high elevations (8500' to 10,000') over the San Juans mountains, nosing along the Divide across Central Colorado. With forecast temperatures running 5 to 15 degrees above normal and the potential for showers and storms along the Divide each afternoon through the weekend, this region of western Colorado is vulnerable to enhanced runoff and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt. ...PRECIPITATION... Isolated to scattered showers and storms developing each afternoon favor high terrain across the