Ruidoso, NM

7:09 AM MDT on May 23, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 6795 ft
Lon: 105.7° W
Lat: 33.3° N
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Active Advisory: Wind Advisory,  Fire Weather Warning (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Invest 94 (North Atlantic) Tropical Storm Bud (East Pacific) Tropical Storm Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Tim Roche
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.
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Ruidoso Weather at a Glance

Updated 7:06 AM MDT
Elevation
6705 ft
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Now
Haze
Haze
Temperature
64.6 °F
Feels Like 64.6 °F
Wind(mph)
7.0
Sunrise / Set
5:57 AM
8:01 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Clear 88 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 54 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 82 | 54 °F
Clear
Friday
Partly Cloudy 77 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Clear 77 | 52 °F
Clear
Sunday
Clear 77 | 54 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.98 in
Visibility
4.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
13%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
5 in
METAR
METAR KSRR 231255Z AUTO 28012KT 4SM HZ CLR 18/M12 A2998 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
64.6 °F
Dew Point
12 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7.0 mph from SSW
Wind Gust
7.0 mph
Health
UV
1 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 88F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 25 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 25 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
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Wind Advisory in effect from 11 am this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KNMRUIDO10

Wednesday, 23
Clear
88 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Clear
82 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
77 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Clear
77 | 52 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
77 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Partly Cloudy
79 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
75 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
84 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Partly Cloudy
82 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Partly Cloudy
82 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 1:40 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 5 | 77 | 16 59 | 18
Wind 12 mph WSW mph 33 mph WSW 23 mph WSW
Humidity 14% % 9% 19%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% % 2% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:01 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.83], Average RMSE [3.10]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.66], Average RMSE [2.68] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:40 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 21 70 | 27 73 | 25 57 | 23
Wind 18 mph WSW 32 mph WSW 28 mph SW 20 mph SW
Humidity 28% 19% 16% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 2% 8% 8%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.97], Average RMSE [3.36]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.85], Average RMSE [2.99] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:40 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 16 73 | 28 72 | 19 59 | 19
Wind 14 mph SW 20 mph SW 19 mph SSW 8 mph SW
Humidity 22% 18% 13% 20%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 23% 23% 30% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:03 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.62], Average RMSE [3.32]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.51], Average RMSE [3.26] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:40 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 19 75 | 27 75 | 27 59 | 12
Wind 10 mph SSW 21 mph SW 21 mph SW 9 mph SW
Humidity 24% 16% 16% 15%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:03 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.97], Average RMSE [4.14]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.48], Average RMSE [3.75] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:40 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 27 68 | 18 70 | 23 59 | 19
Wind 9 mph SSW 18 mph SW 21 mph SW 9 mph SW
Humidity 35% 14% 17% 21%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:04 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.04], Average RMSE [3.64]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.59], Average RMSE [4.72] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:40 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 34 73 | 16 70 | 37 59 | -1
Wind 1 mph WSW 9 mph SW 9 mph WSW 7 mph SW
Humidity 46% 11% 30% 8%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 30% 63% 0%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:04 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.74], Average RMSE [3.63]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.71], Average RMSE [4.90] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:40 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 43 72 | 36 72 | 36 57 | 7
Wind 6 mph WSW 11 mph WSW 11 mph WSW 11 mph SW
Humidity 65% 26% 26% 13%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 35% 14% 0%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:04 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.83], Average RMSE [3.75]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.11], Average RMSE [4.41] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:40 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 0 77 | 21 68 | 1 66 | 43
Wind 7 mph West 10 mph West 10 mph West 4 mph West
Humidity 13% 11% 6% 40%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:04 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.46], Average RMSE [4.08]
Source: BestForecast at 1:40 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 34 70 | 37 70 | 41 68 | 48
Wind 2 mph NNW 2 mph WSW 7 mph SSW 4 mph SW
Humidity 50% 31% 34% 49%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 3% 24% 45% 38%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:04 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.34], Average RMSE [4.85]
Source: BestForecast at 1:40 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 39 68 | 46 70 | 34 68 | 43
Wind 1 mph North 3 mph SSW 8 mph SSW 5 mph SW
Humidity 63% 45% 26% 38%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 32% 21% 10% 17%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:04 PM
Source: BestForecast at 1:40 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 34 81 | 50 70 | 27 70 | 39
Wind 2 mph WSW 7 mph SW 10 mph SW 7 mph SW
Humidity 50% 34% 18% 31%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 25% 17% 9% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:04 PM
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History & Almanac
May 23, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KSRR) 75 °F 50 °F
Record (KSRR) 91 °F (2005) 46 °F (1997)
Yesterday 80.5 °F 44.8 °F
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 23, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:57 AM MDT 8:01 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:29 AM MDT 8:29 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:55 AM MDT 9:03 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:19 AM MDT 9:40 PM MDT
Moon 8:03 AM MDT 10:25 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 00m
Length of Day
14h 04m
Tomorrow will be 1m 10s 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
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48 °F
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51 °F
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51 °F
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53 °F
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53 °F
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Ruidoso 64 °F Haze 6:55 AM MDT
Alamogordo 64 °F Clear 6:55 AM MDT
Holloman AFB 67 °F Clear 6:55 AM MDT
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Flight Rule: MVFR (KSRR)
Wind Speed: 12.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 206° (SSW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KSRR 231255Z AUTO 28012KT 4SM HZ CLR 18/M12 A2998 RMK AO2

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Sports
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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
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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, 81 °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 Mostly Cloudy, 74 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Ruidoso Mid-Town @ Eagle/Sudderth, Ruidoso, NM 64.6 °F - 12 °F 13% SSW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6705 ft 7:06 AM MDT Normal
Whispering Bluff Condos, NM 56.1 °F - 22 °F 27% West  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7011 ft 7:04 AM MDT Normal
Ranches of Sonterra, Alto, NM 54.3 °F - 22 °F 28% ESE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6511 ft 7:08 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
Cedar Creek, Ruidoso, NM 63.6 °F - 8 °F 11% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7415 ft 7:07 AM MDT Normal  
Eagle Creek Canyon, Ruidoso, NM 60.2 °F - 15 °F 17% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7200 ft 7:08 AM MDT Normal  
RAWS MESCAL NM, Bent, NM 47 °F 42 °F 18 °F 31% ENE  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 6227 ft 6:41 AM MDT MADIS
HADS Carrizozo Airport HCN NM, Carrizozo, NM 54 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 5366 ft 6:15 AM MDT MADIS
Silver Springs Cloudcroft, Cloudcroft, NM 60.4 °F - 11 °F 14% SW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 8430 ft 7:08 AM MDT Normal  
MesoWest SIERRA BLANCA , Alto, NM 52 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10280 ft 6:00 AM MDT MADIS
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:37 AM MDT on May 23, 2012

... Wind Advisory in effect from 11 am this morning to 9 PM MDT
this evening...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect from 11 am this morning to 9 PM MDT
this evening.

* Location... the Estancia and upper Tularosa valleys... the south
Central Highlands and mountains... and the east central to
northeastern plains of New Mexico.

* Winds... sustained west southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with
occasional gusts to 50 and 55 mph.

* Timing... winds will strengthen through the late morning and
early afternoon... peaking by the mid to late afternoon. Winds
are expected to decrease below hazardous thresholds by mid
evening.

* Visibility... reductions as low as 3 miles can be expected in
dust prone areas such as open fields and ongoing construction
sites.

* Local impacts... areas of blowing dust and strong cross winds on
northwest to southeast oriented roads can be expected. Loose
objects may become airborne.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.





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.