Scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms will continue across Lincoln County on east to the Texas line through noontime. Movement will be quickly to the northeast at 35 to 40 mph. The most numerous showers should be mainly near and east of the Pecos River through this period. The stronger thunderstorms will be capable of producing gusty winds between 35 and 50 mph...small hail and some lightning strikes. Even stronger to perhaps severe storms are possible this afternoon. A few areas that will be impacted by the activity include Clovis...Portales...Milnesand and Roswell. Through noontime expect rainfall amounts of two tenths to a half inch...but locally up to an inch and a half of rain will be possible in the strongest thunderstorms from midday on.
Forecast for Lincoln County High Plains/Hondo Valley
Updated: 7:49 am MDT on October 11, 2008
Wind Advisory in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening...
Rest of Today
Windy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe with large hail and damaging winds in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s to lower 70s. South winds 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 45 mph.
Partly cloudy. Windy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then scattered rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. South winds 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 45 mph.
Sunday
Breezy. Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 60s to mid 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph increasing to southwest 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph.
... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 9 am this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening...
A Wind Advisory remains in effect from 9 am this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.
Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to about 50 mph will develop mid to late morning and continue into at least early evening. The strongest winds speeds are expected from the eastern slopes of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains eastward across the Central High plains and northeast Highlands. Strong cross winds will impact the Interstate 25 and 40 corridors.
Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the Wind Advisory area. Sudden gusts of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to cross winds.
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