Wind Advisory issued March 12 at 9:20PM MDT until March 14 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 3 PM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. For the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM Thursday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Fire Weather Watch issued March 11 at 11:04PM MDT until March 13 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE ON THURSDAY... ..Strong southwest flow ahead of a large-scale upper wave approaching the Southern Rockies will increase winds Thursday afternoon in conjunction with dry conditions. Relative humidity in the lower teens will exist for several hours in south-central New Mexico and far west Texas. Winds will peak during the late- afternoon hours, with gusts up to 50 mph. Moisture content will depend greatly on the coverage and intensity of Wednesday morning's precipitation chances. ERC values are well above average for early March. Fire danger will be near critical due to these weather conditions.. * AFFECTED
Fire Weather Watch issued March 10 at 1:58PM MDT until March 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY... .Strong southwest flow ahead of an approaching upper low will increase winds Tuesday afternoon in conjunction with very dry conditions. Single-digit relative humidity will exist for several hours in southern New Mexico and far west Texas. Winds will peak during the mid-afternoon hours, with gusts up to 40 mph. Moisture content remains low despite light precipitation last Saturday, ERC values are well above average for early March. Fire danger will be critical due to these weather conditions. Winds will continue to be an issue Wednesday behind this storm system, even though RH's
Red Flag Warning issued March 10 at 1:58PM MDT until March 11 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY... .Strong southwest flow ahead of an approaching upper low will increase winds Tuesday afternoon in conjunction with very dry conditions. Single-digit relative humidity will exist for several hours in southern New Mexico and far west Texas. Winds will peak during the mid-afternoon hours, with gusts up to 40 mph. Moisture content remains low despite light precipitation last Saturday, ERC values are well above average for early March. Fire danger will be critical due to these weather conditions. Winds will continue to be an issue Wednesday behind this storm system, even though RH's
Red Flag Warning issued March 10 at 2:26AM MDT until March 11 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON TUESDAY... .Strong southwest flow ahead of an approaching upper low will increase winds Tuesday afternoon in conjunction with very dry conditions. Single-digit relative humidity will exist for several hours in southern New Mexico and far west Texas. Winds will peak during the mid-afternoon hours, with gusts up to 40 mph. Moisture content remains low despite light precipitation last Saturday, ERC values are well above average for early March. Fire danger will be critical due to these weather conditions. The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions
Fire Weather Watch issued March 9 at 11:10PM MDT until March 11 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE ON TUESDAY... .Strong southwest flow ahead of an approaching upper low will increase winds Tuesday afternoon in conjunction with very dry conditions. Single-digit relative humidity will exist for several hours in southern New Mexico and far west Texas. Winds will peak during the mid-afternoon hours, with gusts up to 40 mph. Moisture content remains low despite light precipitation last Saturday, ERC values are well above average for early March. Fire danger will be near critical due to these weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone
Fire Weather Watch issued March 8 at 12:29PM MST until March 11 at 7:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TUESDAY... .An upper level storm system will swing through the area on Tuesday bringing with it breezy to windy conditions, which will combine with single-digit and lower teen minimum relative humidity values to create critical fire weather conditions. ERC percentiles are expected to range 75 to 90 as well. Precipitation today, Saturday, has been light and is not expected to bring significant improvements to fuel conditions. The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 8 at 2:12AM MST until March 8 at 10:00AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Central Grant County/Silver City Area and Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range. * WHEN...Until 10 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 7 at 2:25AM MST until March 7 at 7:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Visibility between one-quarter and one-mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and Far West Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued March 7 at 2:25AM MST until March 7 at 7:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Visibility between one-quarter and one-mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and Far West Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.