Rio Rancho, NM

8:39 PM MDT on May 18, 2013 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 5492 ft
Lon: 106.7° W
Lat: 35.3° N
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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.
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 7:53 PM MDT
Weather Station
Santa Fe (KSAF)
Elevation
6348 ft
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
67 °F
Feels Like 67 °F
Wind(mph)
18
Sunrise / Set
6:00 AM
8:06 PM
Moon
First Quarter
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow Night
Partly Cloudy 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Partly Cloudy 70 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 73 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Clear 79 | 46 °F
Clear
Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.65 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 10000 ft
Mostly Cloudy 12000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
14%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KSAF 190153Z 32016G32KT 10SM FEW100 BKN120 19/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND 28032/0147 SLP040 T01941089
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Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
67 °F
54,57,62,69,67,72,72,74,77,75,73,70,68
Dew Point
16 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
18 mph from NW
Wind Gust
37 mph
Health
UV
0 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. Low of 46F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 72F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West after midnight.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the SW in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West after midnight.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Rio Rancho NM

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KSAF

Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
77 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 19
Partly Cloudy
72 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 20
Partly Cloudy
70 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 21
Partly Cloudy
73 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 22
Clear
79 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
82 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Clear
82 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
86 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
81 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Clear
82 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 7:46 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 16 72 | 18 75 | 19 54 | 21
Wind 6 mph North 16 mph WSW 18 mph West 7 mph NNW
Humidity 27% 12% 12% 29%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 8% 67% 28%
Conditions Overcast Clear Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:06 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.89], Average RMSE [2.04]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.27], Average RMSE [2.52] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:46 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 72F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. 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 46 | 25 68 | 21 68 | 18 54 | 19
Wind 5 mph North 20 mph West 23 mph West 7 mph North
Humidity 40% 16% 14% 25%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 23% 27% 44% 21%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:07 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.38], Average RMSE [2.27]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.32], Average RMSE [2.14] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:46 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 21 64 | 18 68 | 14 43 | 19
Wind 8 mph North 15 mph West 18 mph WNW 10 mph NNW
Humidity 36% 15% 12% 39%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 17% 67% 75% 16%
Conditions Clear Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:08 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.35], Average RMSE [2.37]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.32], Average RMSE [2.61] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:46 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 21 64 | 18 70 | 14 57 | 32
Wind 7 mph NNW 7 mph West 9 mph West 1 mph SW
Humidity 42% 16% 11% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 45% 38% 43% 5%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:08 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.83], Average RMSE [2.47]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.45], Average RMSE [1.93] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:46 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 30 73 | 27 79 | 23 59 | 27
Wind 4 mph ESE 9 mph SW 9 mph WSW 2 mph NE
Humidity 58% 17% 12% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 10% 17% 14%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.26], Average RMSE [2.55]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.85], Average RMSE [2.25] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:46 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. 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 46 | 28 77 | 16 81 | 16 61 | 18
Wind 1 mph West 13 mph SW 12 mph SW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 48% 9% 8% 17%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 47% 28% 31% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.61], Average RMSE [2.96]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.04], Average RMSE [2.49] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:46 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the SW in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 18 77 | 16 81 | 14 61 | 19
Wind 4 mph North 12 mph SW 10 mph SW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 29% 9% 7% 19%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 7% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.60], Average RMSE [3.06]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.23], Average RMSE [2.16] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:46 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 18 79 | 12 81 | 9 64 | 16
Wind 1 mph NNW 12 mph SW 11 mph SW 8 mph SW
Humidity 22% 7% 6% 15%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 0% 28% 62%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.78], Average RMSE [4.84]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.41], Average RMSE [3.62] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:46 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 18 66 | 14 81 | 10 64 | 10
Wind 2 mph NNW 11 mph WSW 11 mph WSW 6 mph WSW
Humidity 28% 12% 6% 11%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 57% 39% 31% 16%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.72], Average RMSE [4.40]
Source: BestForecast at 7:46 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 9 81 | 9 79 | 9 61 | 10
Wind 4 mph West 12 mph WSW 12 mph SW 5 mph WSW
Humidity 19% 6% 6% 13%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 1% 1% 21%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.40], Average RMSE [4.90]
Source: BestForecast at 7:46 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 10 73 | 12 81 | 12 55 | 12
Wind 4 mph West 12 mph WSW 12 mph SW 6 mph West
Humidity 20% 9% 7% 17%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 41% 39% 38% 48%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 7:46 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 14 77 | 12 79 | 10 55 | 14
Wind 4 mph West 11 mph WSW 11 mph WSW 5 mph WNW
Humidity 24% 8% 7% 18%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 59% % % %
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
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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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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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 (5/18) 1:38 AM MDT (5/18)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 03m
Length of Day
14h 06m
Tomorrow will be 1m 26s longer.
First Quarter, 59% of the Moon is Illuminated
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May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
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96 °F
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96 °F
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93 °F
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93 °F
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93 °F
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35 °F
Taos
46 °F
Albuquerque Double Eagle
46 °F
Raton
50 °F
Clines Corner
50 °F
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Record Extremes
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Station Depth Elevation
Santa Fe 6 in 11445 ft
Elk Cabin 0 in 8210 ft
Gallegos Peak 0 in 9800 ft
North Costilla 1 in 10600 ft
Frisco Divide 0 in 8000 ft
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Flight Rule: VFR (KSAF)
Wind Speed: 16.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 320° (NW)
Ceiling: 12000 ft

METAR KSAF 190153Z 32016G32KT 10SM FEW100 BKN120 19/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND 28032/0147 SLP040 T01941089

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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 70.5 °F 74 °F 24 °F 17% SW  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5472 ft 8:39 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Weather at theTop of the Hill, Rio Rancho, NM 70.0 °F - 17 °F 13% NW  at  17.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 5653 ft 8:39 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Cedar Hills, Rio Rancho, NM 69.0 °F - 20 °F 15% West  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5718 ft 8:39 PM MDT Normal  
Rainbow blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 68.9 °F - 21 °F 16% SE  at  10.4 mph - / hr 5715 ft 8:29 PM MDT Normal  
Loma Pinon, Rio Rancho, NM 69.6 °F - 18 °F 14% WSW  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5697 ft 10:39 PM AST Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Rio Rancho NM , Rio Rancho, NM 71 °F 73 °F 18 °F 13% WNW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 5620 ft 8:11 PM MDT MADIS
Corrales Heights, Rio Rancho, NM 71.9 °F 73 °F 18 °F 13% WSW  at  11.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 5297 ft 8:38 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Seven Bar North, Albuquerque, NM 72.1 °F 73 °F 15 °F 11% WNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5174 ft 8:38 PM MDT Normal  
Salida Del Sol, Corrales, NM 72.7 °F 73 °F 15 °F 11% WNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5136 ft 8:32 PM MDT Normal
APRSWXNET Rio Rancho NM, Albuquerque, NM 72 °F 73 °F 18 °F 13% West  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 5347 ft 8:18 PM MDT MADIS
Northern Meadows, Rio Rancho, NM 69.7 °F - 16 °F 13% WNW  at  7.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 5708 ft 8:39 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Alameda and the River, Albuquerque, NM 73.6 °F 74 °F 18 °F 12% NNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4999 ft 8:35 PM MDT Normal  
Northern Valley, Corrales, NM 71.8 °F 74 °F 20 °F 14% WSW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5015 ft 8:02 PM MDT Normal
Rio Rancho, NM 71.8 °F 73 °F 14 °F 11% SE  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5174 ft 8:38 PM MDT Normal  
Alban Hills (Winn), Albuquerque, NM 73.4 °F 75 °F 22 °F 15% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5200 ft 8:39 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Taylor Ranch (Golf Course & Butterfield), Albuquerque, NM 73.1 °F 74 °F 17 °F 12% WNW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5290 ft 8:39 PM MDT Normal  
RAWS SANDIA LAKES NM, Corrales, NM 74 °F 75 °F 26 °F 17% West  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 4978 ft 7:42 PM MDT MADIS
Bosque Del Rio, Albuquerque, NM 73.3 °F 74 °F 16 °F 11% NW  at  0.0 mph - / hr 4993 ft 8:30 PM MDT Normal  
Airborne Adventures, Albuquerque, NM 72.2 °F 73 °F 17 °F 12% South  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5095 ft 9:39 PM CDT Normal  
Taylor Ranch (Golf Course & Homestead Ci, Albuquerque, NM 72.1 °F 73 °F 17 °F 12% WNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5126 ft 8:39 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM 71.4 °F 73 °F 20 °F 14% NW  at  2.0 mph - / hr 4993 ft 8:33 PM MDT Normal  
Idalia_and_528, Rio Rancho, NM 72.7 °F 74 °F 21 °F 14% NW  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5180 ft 8:30 PM MDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Albuquerque NM , Albuquerque, NM 72 °F 73 °F 17 °F 12% North  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 5131 ft 8:13 PM MDT MADIS
Taylor Ranch (Montano/Cochiti), Albuquerque, NM 71.0 °F 72 °F 12 °F 10% WNW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5135 ft 8:35 PM MDT Normal
Santa Fe Village (NW ABQ), Albuquerque, NM 72.2 °F 73 °F 17 °F 12% NW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5228 ft 8:39 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
RAWS MONTANO NM, Albuquerque, NM 74 °F 74 °F 16 °F 11% WSW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 4975 ft 7:53 PM MDT MADIS
Enchanted Hills, Rio Rancho, NM 72.7 °F 74 °F 19 °F 13% West  at  19.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 5207 ft 8:39 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Upper Enchanted Hills, Rio Rancho, NM 71.2 °F 73 °F 16 °F 12% NW  at  6.0 mph - / hr 5450 ft 8:26 PM MDT Normal  
Vista del Norte, Albuquerque, NM 73.8 °F 74 °F 18 °F 12% WNW  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5075 ft 8:30 PM MDT Normal  
Near Hwy 528 and 550, Rio Rancho, NM 73.0 °F 74 °F 17 °F 12% West  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5000 ft 8:31 PM MDT Normal  
Montano and Edith, Albuquerque, NM 72.1 °F 73 °F 17 °F 12% WNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4993 ft 8:39 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Casa Opuntia, NE ABQ, Albuquerque, NM 71.2 °F 73 °F 16 °F 12% WNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5390 ft 8:39 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.