Heat Advisory issued June 18 at 10:32PM MDT until June 19 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, and Western El Paso County. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
Fire Weather Watch issued June 18 at 1:39PM MDT until June 20 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS, VERY LOW HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER... .South to southwest winds will trend stronger Friday afternoon, increasing the risk of rapid fire spread. Humidity recoveries have been consistently poor and will continue to be so leading into Friday. Very low afternoon minimum humidity values of five to ten percent will further contribute to the rapid drying of fuels. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau
Heat Advisory issued June 18 at 1:27PM MDT until June 19 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 101 expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, and Northwest Plateau. * WHEN...From noon to 7 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
Air Quality Alert issued June 18 at 6:45AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
The following message is transmitted at the request of the Grant County OEM and the Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program. * WHAT...Periods of UNHEALTHY to HAZARDOUS air quality levels due to wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Areas downstream of the Trout Fire in Grant County in southwest New Mexico. This includes the Sapillo Creek and Mimbres Valley along Highway 35 and along Highway 152 between Santa Clara and San Lorenzo. * WHEN...This morning through noon today and late tonight through noon MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Everyone should avoid any outdoor exertion; people with respiratory disease such as asthma, should remain indoors.
Winter Storm Watch issued June 18 at 10:50AM MDT until June 22 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 12 inches at and above 6000 feet, with up to 4 inches across the valley floors of Glacier National Park. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions, especially on Going-to-the-Sun and Looking Glass Roads and over the Hudson Bay Divide on US Hwy 89 due to slushy snow accumulations on roadways. Dangerous backcountry trail conditions, especially in areas of exposure. The heavy, wet snow and gusty winds combined with foliage may lead to
Winter Storm Watch issued June 18 at 9:36AM MDT until June 22 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Chance of moderate to major impacts from snow is at least 50 percent. Total snow accumulations up to a foot for elevations at and above 6000 feet and 4 inches possible down to 4000 feet. * WHERE...Glacier National Park higher elevations including Going-to-the-Sun Road and Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Polebridge, and backcountry of the Flathead National Forest. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * 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
Fire Weather Watch issued June 18 at 1:48AM MDT until June 19 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book
Red Flag Warning issued June 17 at 2:38PM MDT until June 21 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon Thursday to 10 PM MDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin, Fire Weather Zone 483 Southern Ashley National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains, Fire Weather
Red Flag Warning issued June 17 at 2:38PM MDT until June 20 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon Thursday to 10 PM MDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 478 Salt Lake Desert. * WINDS...South to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph Thursday and Friday afternoons. Winds will diminish after sunset Thursday night before picking up again by midday Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...falling into the 5 to 9 percent range Thursday and Friday afternoons, with marginal overnight recovery of 20-30 percent Friday night. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather
Air Quality Alert issued June 17 at 6:32AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
The following message is transmitted at the request of the Grant County OEM and the Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program. * WHAT...Periods of HAZARDOUS air quality levels due to wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Areas downstream of the Trout Fire in Grant County in southwest New Mexico. This includes the Sapillo Creek and Mimbres Valley along Highway 35 and along Highway 152 between Santa Clara and San Lorenzo. * WHEN...This morning through noon today and again late tonight through noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Everyone should avoid any outdoor exertion; people with respiratory disease such as asthma, should remain indoors. People