Alamogordo, NM

6:56 AM MDT on May 23, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 4357 ft
Lon: 105.9° W
Lat: 32.9° N
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

The Nation will continue to see relatively stagnant weather on Wednesday as afternoon thunderstorms develop in the East and the Northwest continues to see cool, wet weather.

The Northeast will see another day of afternoon showers and thunderstorms as the disorganized frontal boundaries that have been lingering around for the last few days continue their snails pace drift eastward. Thunderstorms are anticipated from the Carolinas through coastal Maine, with the bulk of precipitation expected in the southern Appalachians.

Further south, wet weather should end on Wednesday, with clear skies building into the Gulf Coast states.

Clear skies are also anticipated throughout the Plains, but the Northern Plains will see cloud cover move in as some rain approaches from the West. The precipitation will be most pronounced over the Dakotas in the morning, then into Minnesota by afternoon.

Further west Precipitation will increase a bit in coverage as moisture streams into the Northwest. Most of Washington, Oregon and Idaho will see Precipitation on Wednesday.

The nation’s biggest weather shift will come to Florida, where heavy rain will move into southern portions of the state as moisture associated with the remains of Tropical Storm Alberto rain themselves out across the western Atlantic.
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

The Nation will continue to see relatively stagnant weather on Wednesday as afternoon thunderstorms develop in the East and the Northwest continues to see cool, wet weather.

The Northeast will see another day of afternoon showers and thunderstorms as the disorganized frontal boundaries that have been lingering around for the last few days continue their snails pace drift eastward. Thunderstorms are anticipated from the Carolinas through coastal Maine, with the bulk of precipitation expected in the southern Appalachians.

Further south, wet weather should end on Wednesday, with clear skies building into the Gulf Coast states.

Clear skies are also anticipated throughout the Plains, but the Northern Plains will see cloud cover move in as some rain approaches from the West. The precipitation will be most pronounced over the Dakotas in the morning, then into Minnesota by afternoon.

Further west Precipitation will increase a bit in coverage as moisture streams into the Northwest. Most of Washington, Oregon and Idaho will see Precipitation on Wednesday.

The nation’s biggest weather shift will come to Florida, where heavy rain will move into southern portions of the state as moisture associated with the remains of Tropical Storm Alberto rain themselves out across the western Atlantic.

Alamogordo Weather at a Glance

Updated 6:40 AM MDT
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
70.3 °F
Feels Like 73 °F
Wind(mph)
4.0
Sunrise / Set
5:59 AM
8:01 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Clear 95 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 59 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 91 | 59 °F
Clear
Friday
Clear 90 | 57 °F
Clear
Saturday
Clear 93 | 59 °F
Clear
Sunday
Clear 90 | 59 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.81 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
16%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KALM 231235Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A2981 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
73 °F
Dew Point
22 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4.0 mph from SE
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
7.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KALM

Wednesday, 23
Clear
95 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Clear
91 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Clear
90 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Clear
93 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
90 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
91 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
91 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
86 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
88 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
84 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | -21 86 | 19 95 | 21 75 | 21
Wind 5 mph ESE 18 mph WSW 28 mph WSW 17 mph West
Humidity 2% 8% 6% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 3% 11% 15%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:01 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.40], Average RMSE [2.13]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.22], Average RMSE [3.34] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 28 86 | 36 91 | 32 73 | 32
Wind 10 mph SSW 22 mph SW 25 mph WSW 9 mph SW
Humidity 25% 16% 11% 21%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 21% 3% 10%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.85], Average RMSE [3.05]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.09], Average RMSE [3.85] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 36 82 | 19 90 | -17 66 | 23
Wind 7 mph South 13 mph SSW 15 mph SSW 3 mph WSW
Humidity 35% 9% 1% 20%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 15% 30% 6%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:03 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.45], Average RMSE [3.21]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.55], Average RMSE [3.88] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 27 84 | 16 88 | 23 68 | 1
Wind 7 mph SSE 16 mph SW 17 mph SW 3 mph SW
Humidity 28% 7% 9% 6%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 8% 2% 7%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:03 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.24], Average RMSE [3.43]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.71], Average RMSE [4.32] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 27 81 | 16 81 | 21 70 | 27
Wind 7 mph South 12 mph SW 14 mph SW 2 mph ESE
Humidity 27% 8% 11% 19%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 0% 2% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:04 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.98], Average RMSE [3.29]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.44], Average RMSE [5.07] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 16 84 | 43 86 | 43 66 | 50
Wind 2 mph West 9 mph WSW 7 mph WSW 3 mph ESE
Humidity 19% 22% 21% 56%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 9% 1% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:04 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.29], Average RMSE [3.57]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.99], Average RMSE [5.55] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 54 84 | 46 91 | 18 68 | 7
Wind 2 mph ENE 10 mph WSW 10 mph SW 3 mph WSW
Humidity 81% 26% 6% 9%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 4% 1% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:04 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.20], Average RMSE [3.30]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.03], Average RMSE [5.58] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 9 81 | 12 86 | 10 68 | 12
Wind 2 mph North 9 mph West 5 mph West 3 mph SW
Humidity 12% 7% 5% 11%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:04 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.77], Average RMSE [3.63]
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 16 79 | 45 77 | 32 68 | 34
Wind 2 mph NE 3 mph WSW 7 mph SW 3 mph South
Humidity 18% 28% 19% 28%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 1% 1% 1% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:04 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.75], Average RMSE [4.26]
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 48 79 | 57 84 | 46 70 | 43
Wind 2 mph ENE 3 mph SW 8 mph SSW 4 mph South
Humidity 63% 44% 25% 37%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 23% 14% 5% 13%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:04 PM
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 43 81 | 50 86 | 39 70 | 37
Wind 1 mph SE 7 mph SW 9 mph SW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 49% 34% 18% 29%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 21% 15% 9% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:04 PM
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History & Almanac
May 23, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KALM) 88 °F 55 °F
Record (KALM) 104 °F (2005) 44 °F (1956)
Yesterday 95.4 °F 64.9 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
May. 23, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:59 AM MDT 8:01 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:31 AM MDT 8:29 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:58 AM MDT 9:03 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:22 AM MDT 9:39 PM MDT
Moon 8:05 AM MDT 10:26 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 14h 57m
Length of Day
14h 02m
Tomorrow will be 1m 9s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 6% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
New
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
78 °F
Socorro
75 °F
Alamogordo
75 °F
Albuquerque
74 °F
Belen
48 °F
Taos
51 °F
Raton
51 °F
Grants-Milan
53 °F
Gallup
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Sierra Blanca 5 in 10280 ft
McKnight Cabin 0 in 9240 ft
Lookout Mountain 0 in 8500 ft
Signal Peak 0 in 8360 ft
Frisco Divide 0 in 8000 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Alamogordo 63 °F Clear 6:35 AM MDT
Holloman AFB 67 °F Clear 6:55 AM MDT
Ruidoso 64 °F Haze 6:35 AM MDT
Las Cruces 64 °F Clear 6:55 AM MDT
Flight To ETA Status
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KALM)
Wind Speed: 7.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 136° (SE)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KALM 231235Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A2981 RMK AO2

Sports
Event Date Forecast
Red Sox vs. Orioles 12:35 PM EDT on May 23, 2012 Thunderstorm, 79 °F
Mets vs. Pirates 12:35 PM EDT on May 23, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 76 °F
Event Date Forecast
Recreativo de Huelva vs. Valladolid 12:00 PM CEST on May 23, 2012 Clear, High 75° F/ 24° C
Numancia vs. Almería 12:00 PM CEST on May 23, 2012 Clear, High 80° F/ 27° C
Event Date Forecast
Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 83 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
Event Date Forecast
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2012 Clear, 70 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2012 Clear, 72 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Alamogordo, NM 71.8 °F - 38 °F 29% ESE  at  2.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 4426 ft 6:56 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
Cotttonwood, Alamogordo, NM 70.3 °F - 22 °F 16% SE  at  4.0 mph - / hr 4486 ft 6:40 AM MDT Normal
SW Alamo, Alamogordo, NM 67.6 °F - 13 °F 12% ESE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4213 ft 6:47 AM MDT Normal  
La Luz, La Luz, NM 72.4 °F - - 10% ESE  at  5.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 4678 ft 6:56 AM MDT Rapid Fire
MesoWest Frequency , Alamogordo, NM 64 °F - 17 °F 16% SSE  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 4062 ft 6:15 AM MDT MADIS
MesoWest Tula , Tularosa, NM 58 °F - 11 °F 15% ESE  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 4049 ft 6:15 AM MDT MADIS
MesoWest Rita , Tularosa, NM 59 °F - 19 °F 21% ESE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 4236 ft 6:15 AM MDT MADIS
APRSWXNET High Rolls NM , High Rolls Mountain Park, NM 62 °F - 9 °F 12% South  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 6840 ft 6:33 AM MDT MADIS
Haynes Canyon, High Rolls, NM 61.3 °F - 12 °F 14% ESE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7100 ft 6:56 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
RAWS MESCAL NM, Bent, NM 46 °F 41 °F 18 °F 32% ENE  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 6227 ft 5:41 AM MDT MADIS
APRSWXNET Timberon NM , Sacramento, NM 46 °F 46 °F 20 °F 35% North  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6853 ft 6:35 AM MDT MADIS
Lazy Day Cabins (575) 322-2329, Mayhill, NM 47.0 °F 47 °F 24 °F 40% North  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 7293 ft 6:56 AM MDT Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Mayhill NM , Mayhill, NM 61 °F - 21 °F 21% WSW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7227 ft 6:29 AM MDT MADIS
Dry Canyon, Cloudcroft, NM 51.2 °F - 16 °F 25% ENE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 8050 ft 6:56 AM MDT Rapid Fire
Cloudcroft Fire Station (82), Cloudcroft, NM 57.4 °F - 16 °F 19% West  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 8681 ft 6:56 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
Pierce Canyon, Cloudcroft, NM 53.1 °F - 8 °F 16% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 8839 ft 6:56 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
Silver Springs Cloudcroft, Cloudcroft, NM 59.6 °F - 10 °F 14% SW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 8430 ft 6:53 AM MDT Normal  
MesoWest Sacramento Peak Observatory , Sunspot, NM 56 °F - 4 °F 12% West  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 9254 ft 6:15 AM MDT MADIS
APRSWXNET BensonRidge NM , Cloudcroft, NM 49 °F 49 °F 9 °F 19% WNW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 9826 ft 6:34 AM MDT MADIS
APO, Sunspot, NM 58.3 °F - 11 °F 15% WSW  at  18.7 mph - / hr -10000 ft 6:54 AM MDT Normal  
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 6:34 AM MDT on May 23, 2012

... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to
8 PM MDT this evening...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to
8 PM MDT this evening.

* Event: sustained west to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
to 50 mph this afternoon through early this evening.

* Timing: strongest winds are expected to occur between 2 PM and
8 PM MDT.

* Impact: high winds may make driving difficult for travelers due
to strong cross winds and possible areas of blowing dust along
local roadways. Areas along I-10 from Lordsburg to Las Cruces...
southward through El Paso... and along I-25 south from Hatch
should have greatest impacts.

* Visibility: patches of blowing dust may reduce visibilities to
less than a mile over isolated portions of the deserts
lowlands.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.





Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 7:22 PM MDT on May 22, 2012

... Smoke from a wildfire will spread over southern New Mexico and
portions of far West Texas tonight...

A large wildfire near Glenwood New Mexico is producing a
considerable amount of smoke as the fire expands. Winds tonight
will cause the smoke to drift and spread south and east across
southern New Mexico and far West Texas. Hazy conditions and poor
air quality may be a concern... especially later tonight as the
smoke begins to settle closer to the ground. Persons with
breathing difficulties should take extra precautions and should
avoid outdoor exposure. Travelers through the region should also
take extra precautions. The wind pattern will shift more from the
southwest tomorrow blowing the smoke away from the local area.



Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 6:36 AM MDT on May 23, 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect from 11 am this morning to
9 PM MDT this evening for strong winds and low humidity for fire
weather zones 055... 056... 110... 111... 112 and 113...
... Red flag warning remains in effect from 11 am to 8 PM MDT
Thursday for strong winds and low humidity for fire weather zones
055... 056... 110... 111... 112 and 113...

* affected area: southwestern New Mexico including nm fire
weather zones 110... 111... 112... 113 and TX fire zones 55...
56.

* Timing: Wednesday from 11 am to 9 PM MDT and Thursday from 11
am to 8 PM MDT.

* Winds wednesday: west-southwest 25 to 35 mph at the 20-foot
level with gusts to 50 mph.

* Winds thursday: west-southwest 20 to 30 mph at the 20-foot level
with gusts to 40 mph.

* Humidity: minimum rh 4 to 7 percent area-wide both days.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will
create extreme fire growth potential.