Rio Rancho, NM

4:29 PM MDT on May 18, 2013 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 5492 ft
Lon: 106.7° W
Lat: 35.3° N
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Multiple areas of unsettled weather developed over the nation on Saturday. In the center of the nation, a broad low pressure system moved off the Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains. This system created a warm front that developed over the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, which stretched eastward into the Great Lakes. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed along and ahead of this frontal boundary with some parts of Minnesota reporting over 2 inches of rain by mid-day Saturday. These storms have not yet turned severe, but have a history of producing strong winds, large hail, and even a few tornadoes. The back side of this broad low pressure system continued to pull a cold front across the Western states. This allowed for onshore flow to persist from the Pacific Ocean, maintaining sufficient moisture to kick up scattered showers across the Intermountain West, Rocky Mountains, and Great Basin. Some snow showers developed at the highest elevations of Wyoming and Montana. As moisture and energy from this front moved off the Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains, threats of severe thunderstorm development increased. There was a moderate risk for severe storms with large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes from eastern Colorado through western Nebraska and Kansas, but severe storms have not yet developed.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure slowly moved offshore and allowed for more showers and thunderstorms to persist for the Eastern Valleys, the Central and Southern Appalachians, and the Mid-Atlantic States. Severe storms were not anticipated in these areas.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Multiple areas of unsettled weather developed over the nation on Saturday. In the center of the nation, a broad low pressure system moved off the Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains. This system created a warm front that developed over the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, which stretched eastward into the Great Lakes. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed along and ahead of this frontal boundary with some parts of Minnesota reporting over 2 inches of rain by mid-day Saturday. These storms have not yet turned severe, but have a history of producing strong winds, large hail, and even a few tornadoes. The back side of this broad low pressure system continued to pull a cold front across the Western states. This allowed for onshore flow to persist from the Pacific Ocean, maintaining sufficient moisture to kick up scattered showers across the Intermountain West, Rocky Mountains, and Great Basin. Some snow showers developed at the highest elevations of Wyoming and Montana. As moisture and energy from this front moved off the Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains, threats of severe thunderstorm development increased. There was a moderate risk for severe storms with large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes from eastern Colorado through western Nebraska and Kansas, but severe storms have not yet developed.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure slowly moved offshore and allowed for more showers and thunderstorms to persist for the Eastern Valleys, the Central and Southern Appalachians, and the Mid-Atlantic States. Severe storms were not anticipated in these areas.
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Rio Rancho Weather at a Glance

Updated 4:29 PM MDT
Elevation
5472 ft
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
76.0 °F
Feels Like 76 °F
Wind(mph)
13.0
Sunrise / Set
6:00 AM
8:06 PM
Moon
First Quarter
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 79 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow Night
Clear 50 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 75 | 50 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 81 | 54 °F
Clear
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 86 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.99 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 7000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
14%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KAEG 182050Z 18005G21KT 10SM BKN070 22/M08 A2999
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Heat Index
76 °F
Dew Point
23 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
13.0 mph from SSW
Wind Gust
25.0 mph
Health
UV
6 out of 16
Pollen
5.80 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Windy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 25 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 59F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SSW in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West after midnight.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SSW in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the WNW after midnight.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
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Nowcast as of 3:45 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Scattered light showers will track to the east over New Mexico from the Continental Divide east over the Rio Grande Valley to the Central Mountain chain and adjacent Highlands into the early evening hours. These showers will be more likely to produce variable gusty winds to around 50 mph than any significant rainfall. A few lightning strikes may also occur randomly over the region. Before 6 PM some locations which may be impacted include the area from Chaco Canyon to Chama...and from Truchas to Lama. Gusty winds may kick up localized areas of blowing dust...where visibilities may be suddenly reduced.

Weather Forecast for Rio Rancho NM

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KNMRIORA11

Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
81 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 19
Partly Cloudy
79 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 20
Clear
75 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 21
Clear
81 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 22
Partly Cloudy
86 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
86 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Partly Cloudy
91 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
90 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
88 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Clear
86 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 19 73 | 19 77 | 19 63 | 23
Wind 5 mph West 11 mph WSW 16 mph West 11 mph WNW
Humidity 23% 12% 11% 21%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 24% 45% 43% 24%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:06 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.18], Average RMSE [1.56]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.12], Average RMSE [1.80] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 25 68 | 21 75 | 18 64 | 21
Wind 7 mph WNW 16 mph WNW 23 mph WNW 4 mph NW
Humidity 37% 16% 11% 18%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 14% 33% 11% 11%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:07 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.39], Average RMSE [1.32]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.30], Average RMSE [2.11] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Windy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 23 68 | 21 75 | 14 55 | 32
Wind 11 mph WNW 16 mph West 22 mph NW 9 mph WNW
Humidity 32% 16% 9% 39%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 1% 5% 42%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:08 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.30], Average RMSE [1.77]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.47], Average RMSE [2.01] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 34 68 | 34 81 | 28 63 | 28
Wind 4 mph NW 4 mph SSE 7 mph WNW 5 mph North
Humidity 54% 27% 15% 27%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:08 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.44], Average RMSE [2.18]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.06], Average RMSE [2.45] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 32 73 | 27 82 | 23 66 | 28
Wind 1 mph NE 6 mph SW 7 mph SSW 6 mph SSE
Humidity 42% 17% 11% 23%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 90% 0% 83% 0%
Conditions Overcast Clear Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.24], Average RMSE [2.28]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.23], Average RMSE [2.46] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 59F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 23 79 | 16 82 | 16 73 | 16
Wind 3 mph West 9 mph SSW 15 mph South 10 mph West
Humidity 29% 9% 7% 10%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 72% 77%
Conditions Clear Clear Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.24], Average RMSE [2.49]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.75], Average RMSE [2.63] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SSW in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 19 84 | 16 91 | 14 75 | 14
Wind 3 mph NNW 10 mph SSW 14 mph South 9 mph West
Humidity 20% 7% 5% 9%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 77% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.48], Average RMSE [3.34]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.65], Average RMSE [3.54] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SSW in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the WNW after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 18 82 | 12 86 | 9 64 | 12
Wind 1 mph NW 10 mph SSW 14 mph SSW 8 mph West
Humidity 22% 6% 5% 13%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 40% 0% 68%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.34], Average RMSE [3.47]
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 23 77 | 16 86 | 9 64 | 10
Wind 2 mph NW 9 mph WSW 10 mph WSW 7 mph West
Humidity 26% 9% 5% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 58% 33% 16% 8%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.04], Average RMSE [3.37]
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 12 79 | 10 82 | 9 63 | 10
Wind 5 mph West 9 mph WSW 10 mph WSW 5 mph West
Humidity 18% 6% 5% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 1% 1% 20%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:13 PM
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 14 79 | 12 82 | 10 64 | 12
Wind 4 mph WSW 7 mph SW 10 mph SW 5 mph WSW
Humidity 19% 7% 6% 13%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 39% 39% 39% 44%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 16 81 | 12 82 | 10 66 | 14
Wind 4 mph WSW 8 mph WSW 9 mph SW 14 mph West
Humidity 16% 7% 6% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 49% % % %
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 18, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KABQ) 79 °F 53 °F
Record (KABQ) 94 °F (1996) 32 °F (1930)
Yesterday 87 °F 57 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 7
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 18, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:00 AM MDT 8:06 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:31 AM MDT 8:35 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:57 AM MDT 9:09 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:19 AM MDT 9:47 PM MDT
Moon 1:27 PM MDT 1:38 AM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 03m
Length of Day
14h 06m
Tomorrow will be 1m 26s longer.
First Quarter, 58% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Near Lincoln Middle School, Rio Rancho, NM 76.0 °F 76 °F 23 °F 14% SSW  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5472 ft 4:29 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Weather at theTop of the Hill, Rio Rancho, NM 77.5 °F 77 °F 23 °F 13% South  at  12.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 5653 ft 4:29 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Cedar Hills, Rio Rancho, NM 75.0 °F 75 °F 15 °F 10% South  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5718 ft 4:19 PM MDT Normal  
Rainbow blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 76.6 °F 76 °F 22 °F 13% NE  at  11.4 mph - / hr 5715 ft 4:28 PM MDT Normal  
Loma Pinon, Rio Rancho, NM 76.3 °F 76 °F 18 °F 11% SW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5697 ft 6:28 PM AST Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Rio Rancho NM , Rio Rancho, NM 82 °F 80 °F 20 °F 10% West  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 5620 ft 4:01 PM MDT MADIS
Corrales Heights, Rio Rancho, NM 78.8 °F 77 °F 22 °F 12% SE  at  19.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 5297 ft 4:28 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Seven Bar North, Albuquerque, NM 79.2 °F 78 °F 18 °F 10% WSW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5174 ft 4:23 PM MDT Normal  
Salida Del Sol, Corrales, NM 78.1 °F 77 °F 19 °F 11% South  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5136 ft 4:22 PM MDT Normal
APRSWXNET Rio Rancho NM, Albuquerque, NM 80 °F 78 °F 19 °F 10% SSW  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 5347 ft 4:03 PM MDT MADIS
Northern Meadows, Rio Rancho, NM 78.8 °F 77 °F 18 °F 7% SW  at  8.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 5708 ft 4:29 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Alameda and the River, Albuquerque, NM 77.2 °F 77 °F 26 °F 15% SSW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4999 ft 4:25 PM MDT Normal  
Northern Valley, Corrales, NM 75.6 °F 76 °F 23 °F 14% SSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5015 ft 4:02 PM MDT Normal
Rio Rancho, NM 78.5 °F 77 °F 15 °F 9% SE  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5174 ft 4:23 PM MDT Normal  
Alban Hills (Winn), Albuquerque, NM 78.1 °F 77 °F 22 °F 13% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5200 ft 4:29 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Taylor Ranch (Golf Course & Butterfield), Albuquerque, NM 77.2 °F 76 °F 21 °F 12% SSE  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5290 ft 4:29 PM MDT Normal  
RAWS SANDIA LAKES NM, Corrales, NM 79 °F 78 °F 26 °F 14% SSW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 4978 ft 3:42 PM MDT MADIS
Bosque Del Rio, Albuquerque, NM 78.8 °F 77 °F 22 °F 12% SE  at  1.0 mph - / hr 4993 ft 4:15 PM MDT Normal  
Airborne Adventures, Albuquerque, NM 77.3 °F 76 °F 21 °F 12% East  at  14.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5095 ft 5:29 PM CDT Normal  
Taylor Ranch (Golf Course & Homestead Ci, Albuquerque, NM 77.3 °F 76 °F 23 °F 13% SSW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5126 ft 4:29 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM 77.7 °F 77 °F 25 °F 14% SSE  at  6.0 mph - / hr 4993 ft 4:18 PM MDT Normal  
Idalia_and_528, Rio Rancho, NM 79.9 °F 78 °F 26 °F 14% SW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5180 ft 4:01 PM MDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Albuquerque NM , Albuquerque, NM 77 °F 76 °F 16 °F 10% SW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 5131 ft 4:03 PM MDT MADIS
Taylor Ranch (Montano/Cochiti), Albuquerque, NM 75.5 °F 75 °F 15 °F 10% South  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5135 ft 4:25 PM MDT Normal
Santa Fe Village (NW ABQ), Albuquerque, NM 77.6 °F 77 °F 23 °F 13% SSW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5228 ft 4:29 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
RAWS MONTANO NM, Albuquerque, NM 77 °F 76 °F 20 °F 12% SSW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 4975 ft 3:53 PM MDT MADIS
Enchanted Hills, Rio Rancho, NM 77.4 °F 77 °F 24 °F 14% South  at  22.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 5207 ft 4:29 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Upper Enchanted Hills, Rio Rancho, NM 77.2 °F 76 °F 8 °F 7% South  at  8.0 mph - / hr 5450 ft 4:26 PM MDT Normal  
Vista del Norte, Albuquerque, NM 76.2 °F 76 °F 24 °F 14% SSW  at  16.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5075 ft 4:15 PM MDT Normal  
Near Hwy 528 and 550, Rio Rancho, NM 77.7 °F 76 °F 17 °F 10% SSW  at  16.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5000 ft 4:16 PM MDT Normal  
Montano and Edith, Albuquerque, NM 79.0 °F 77 °F 20 °F 11% South  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4993 ft 4:29 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Casa Opuntia, NE ABQ, Albuquerque, NM 77.3 °F 76 °F 23 °F 13% SSE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5390 ft 4:29 PM MDT Rapid Fire
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Fire Weather Watch, Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:09 PM MDT on May 18, 2013

... Red flag warning remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this
evening...
... Red flag warning remains in effect from 10 am to 9 PM MDT
Sunday...
... Fire Weather Watch in effect from Monday afternoon through
Monday evening...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire
Weather Watch... which is in effect from Monday afternoon through
Monday evening. A red flag warning remains in effect until 9 PM
MDT this evening. A red flag warning remains in effect from 10 am
to 9 PM MDT Sunday.

* Area and timing... the eastern plains west to the middle Rio
Grande Valley favoring the afternoon hours through sunset this
evening and again Sunday.

* 20 foot winds... southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to about 40
mph through this evening. West 20 to 30 with gusts to around 45
mph Sunday and Monday afternoon and evening.

* Relative humidity... minimum relative humidities mostly between
5 and 12 percent with the lowest readings south and east.

* Impacts... any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this red flag warning.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.