Ruidoso Downs, NM

2:39 PM MDT on May 27, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 6558 ft
Lon: 105.6° W
Lat: 33.3° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Storm Beryl (North Atlantic) Tropical Storm Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Shaun Tanner
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 27, 2012. More interesting weather for many parts of the country is expected Sunday. Subtropical Storm Beryl will continue on its path toward the northeast coast of Florida near Georgia. It is expected to make landfall with tropical storm strength winds either late Sunday night or early Monday morning. This storm will not be a signficant wind threat, and the rain associated with it will mostly be a blessing to this region as it has suffered through an exceptional drought.

Elsewhere, an intense heat wave will continue for the Plains and Southeast while also spreading northward into the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest. Maximum temperature records are most likely to be broken for many areas as temperatures will soar into the 90s and 100s. Even more dangerous will be the heat index values over 100 degrees. The heat index tells you how hot the air feels. The more humid the weather, the higher the heat index will soar. Thankfully, many areas will not experience the extremely high humidity common during the Summer months.

In the West, a strong storm will move through the Northern Rockies and into the Dakotas. This storm will bring widespread rain and even some snow from Idaho through Minnesota. The associated cold front will move through the Plains, possibly instigating some strong thunderstorms that could become severe.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast and Southern Plains will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s. The Northwest will rise into the 70s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 27, 2012. More interesting weather for many parts of the country is expected Sunday. Subtropical Storm Beryl will continue on its path toward the northeast coast of Florida near Georgia. It is expected to make landfall with tropical storm strength winds either late Sunday night or early Monday morning. This storm will not be a signficant wind threat, and the rain associated with it will mostly be a blessing to this region as it has suffered through an exceptional drought.

Elsewhere, an intense heat wave will continue for the Plains and Southeast while also spreading northward into the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest. Maximum temperature records are most likely to be broken for many areas as temperatures will soar into the 90s and 100s. Even more dangerous will be the heat index values over 100 degrees. The heat index tells you how hot the air feels. The more humid the weather, the higher the heat index will soar. Thankfully, many areas will not experience the extremely high humidity common during the Summer months.

In the West, a strong storm will move through the Northern Rockies and into the Dakotas. This storm will bring widespread rain and even some snow from Idaho through Minnesota. The associated cold front will move through the Plains, possibly instigating some strong thunderstorms that could become severe.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast and Southern Plains will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s. The Northwest will rise into the 70s.
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Ruidoso Downs Weather at a Glance

Updated 1:35 PM MDT
Weather Station
Ruidoso (KSRR)
Elevation
6814 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
73 °F
Feels Like 73 °F
Wind(mph)
30
Sunrise / Set
5:55 AM
8:04 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Clear 77 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 46 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 79 | 54 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 81 | 55 °F
Clear
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 84 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Clear 79 | 57 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.05 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
11%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KSRR 271935Z AUTO 24026G36KT 10SM CLR 23/M09 A3005 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
73 °F
Dew Point
16 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
30 mph from WSW
Wind Gust
41 mph
Health
UV
13 out of 16
Pollen
6.70 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
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Nowcast as of 12:48 PM MDT on May 27, 2012
Southwest winds gusting locally to 45 mph will continue through the afternoon...with strongest winds over summits and hilltops and through gaps. Expect gusts across Interstate 25 from Glorieta...to Romeroville...to Las Vegas...to Wagon Mound...to Raton...to the Colorado line...or from mile marker 300 to mile marker 460...and across Interstate 25 from Tijeras...to Moriarty...to Clines Corners...to Milagro...or from mile marker 180 to mile marker 240. Expect local gusts across Lincoln County near Ruidoso...Fort Stanton and Capitan...and in western Colfax County near Angel Fire.

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KSRR

Sunday, 27
Clear
77 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
79 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
81 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Partly Cloudy
84 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
79 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 2
Mostly Cloudy
82 | 57 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Partly Cloudy
82 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 4
Clear
84 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 5
Clear
84 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 7:41 AM MDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 28 72 | 19 70 | 5 55 | -9998
Wind 11 mph SW 21 mph WSW 22 mph WSW 9 mph WSW
Humidity 34% 13% 7% -998%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 15% 4% 2% 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 good. MaxT RMSE [2.05], Average RMSE [2.54]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.70], Average RMSE [2.31] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:41 AM MDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 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 46 | 0 77 | 12 75 | 5 63 | 7
Wind 5 mph WSW 10 mph SSW 13 mph WSW 8 mph WSW
Humidity 13% 8% 6% 11%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 1% 5% 2%
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 [2.69], Average RMSE [3.27]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.09], Average RMSE [2.73] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:41 AM MDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 5 79 | 10 79 | 5 66 | 3
Wind 9 mph West 13 mph West 17 mph SW 18 mph WSW
Humidity 13% 6% 5% 8%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 15% 7% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:54 AM
8:05 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.58], Average RMSE [3.62]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.07], Average RMSE [3.26] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:41 AM MDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 7 79 | 7 79 | 7 63 | 9
Wind 11 mph West 11 mph WNW 13 mph West 7 mph WSW
Humidity 14% 6% 5% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 3% 67% 17%
Conditions Clear Clear Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:54 AM
8:06 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.11], Average RMSE [3.27]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.89], Average RMSE [3.85] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:41 AM MDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 30 73 | 12 77 | 12 64 | 41
Wind 5 mph WNW 5 mph WNW 7 mph WNW 4 mph SW
Humidity 44% 8% 8% 42%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 6% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:54 AM
8:06 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.47], Average RMSE [3.33]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.18], Average RMSE [5.00] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:41 AM MDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 45 72 | 21 73 | 23 64 | 45
Wind 6 mph ENE 11 mph ESE 11 mph SSE 7 mph SE
Humidity 60% 15% 15% 47%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 0% 30% 65% 94%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:54 AM
8:06 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.88], Average RMSE [4.63]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.30], Average RMSE [5.11] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:41 AM MDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 45 77 | 32 77 | 19 63 | 23
Wind 7 mph SSW 10 mph SW 7 mph SW 10 mph SW
Humidity 62% 19% 11% 21%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 83% 88% 100% 79%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Overcast Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:54 AM
8:06 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.07], Average RMSE [5.69]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.13], Average RMSE [5.00] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:41 AM MDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 28 77 | 27 75 | 21 66 | 25
Wind 12 mph WSW 10 mph WNW 13 mph West 11 mph WSW
Humidity 28% 14% 12% 21%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 64% 81% 54% 36%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:54 AM
8:06 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.21], Average RMSE [5.89]
Source: BestForecast at 7:41 AM MDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 32 77 | 32 70 | 30 64 | 21
Wind 8 mph WSW 10 mph WSW 12 mph SW 11 mph WSW
Humidity 39% 19% 21% 18%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 15% 8% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:54 AM
8:06 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.32], Average RMSE [6.23]
Source: BestForecast at 7:41 AM MDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 25 82 | 37 75 | 18 64 | 18
Wind 7 mph West 7 mph West 10 mph SW 8 mph SW
Humidity 28% 19% 10% 16%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:54 AM
8:06 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:41 AM MDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 18 82 | 34 75 | 18 63 | 32
Wind 4 mph WSW 7 mph SW 11 mph SSW 8 mph SW
Humidity 21% 16% 11% 30%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 1% 0% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:54 AM
8:06 PM
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May 27, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 77 °F 51 °F
Record 86 °F (2001) 48 °F (1997)
Yesterday 81 °F 55 °F
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Astronomy
May. 27, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:55 AM MDT 8:04 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:27 AM MDT 8:32 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:53 AM MDT 9:06 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:16 AM MDT 9:43 PM MDT
Moon 11:52 AM MDT 12:21 AM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 05m
Length of Day
14h 08m
Tomorrow will be 1m 1s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 40% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waxing Crescent
May 28
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Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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91 °F
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89 °F
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87 °F
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24 °F
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28 °F
Grants-Milan
30 °F
Farmington
35 °F
Taos
39 °F
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Ruidoso 73 °F Clear 1:35 PM MDT
Alamogordo 84 °F Clear 2:15 PM MDT
Holloman AFB 84 °F Partly Cloudy 1:55 PM MDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KSRR)
Wind Speed: 26.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 240° (WSW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KSRR 271935Z AUTO 24026G36KT 10SM CLR 23/M09 A3005 RMK AO2

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Rockies vs. Reds 1:10 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 94 °F
Padres vs. Mets 1:10 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 79 °F
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Huesca vs. Deportivo 8:00 PM CEST on May 27, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 62° F/ 17° C
Celta Vigo vs. Gimnàstic 8:00 PM CEST on May 27, 2012 Scattered Clouds, High 75° F/ 24° C
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the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance 8:30 AM EDT on May 31, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 56 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Ranches of Sonterra, Alto, NM 79.1 °F 78 °F 31 °F 17% West  at  4.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 6511 ft 2:39 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Ruidoso Mid-Town @ Eagle/Sudderth, Ruidoso, NM 68.9 °F - 19 °F 15% SSW  at  19.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6705 ft 2:11 PM MDT Normal
RAWS SMOKEY BEAR NM, Ruidoso, NM 71 °F 73 °F 19 °F 14% SW  at  26 mph 0.00 in / hr 6899 ft 2:00 PM MDT MADIS
Whispering Bluff Condos, NM 71.2 °F 74 °F 23 °F 17% NNW  at  3.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 7011 ft 2:37 PM MDT Normal
Eagle Creek Canyon, Ruidoso, NM 72.5 °F 74 °F 19 °F 13% SSW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7200 ft 2:39 PM MDT Normal  
Cedar Creek, Ruidoso, NM 68.2 °F - 20 °F 16% WSW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7415 ft 2:33 PM MDT Normal  
Alto, NM 72.2 °F 74 °F 20 °F 14% SSE  at  17.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 6693 ft 2:39 PM MDT Rapid Fire
RAWS MESCAL NM, Bent, NM 71 °F 73 °F 19 °F 14% West  at  21 mph 0.00 in / hr 6227 ft 1:41 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS ROSWELL #1 PORTABLE NM, Fort Stanton, NM 79 °F 77 °F 20 °F 11% SSW  at  20 mph 0.00 in / hr 6109 ft 1:40 PM MDT MADIS
Dry Canyon, Cloudcroft, NM 66.4 °F - 19 °F 16% SSW  at  9.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 8050 ft 2:39 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Silver Springs Cloudcroft, Cloudcroft, NM 66.2 °F - 19 °F 16% SSW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 8430 ft 2:26 PM MDT Normal  
MesoWest SIERRA BLANCA , Alto, NM 54 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10280 ft 1:00 PM MDT MADIS
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Air Quality Alert
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:32 AM MDT on May 27, 2012

The following message is transmitted at the request of the New
Mexico department of health and New Mexico environment department.

Smoke plumes from the Whitewater Baldy fire complex are expected to
track toward the east-northeast early today and generally west to
east this afternoon and tonight as transport winds become more
westerly. This will force the most significant smoke impacts farther
east and south and into areas from eastern and northern Socorro
County across southeast Valencia... Torrance and Lincoln counties and
points farther east-northeast.

Areas immediately east and northeast of the fire complex will be
most significantly impacted. Communities such as Datil...
Magdalena... Bernardo... Belen... Corona... Mountainair... and Estancia
are expected to experience the most significant impacts today.
Smoke impacts will shift farther south this evening and
overnight... with Socorro... Carrizozo... and Ruidoso likely to be
impacted.

If heavy smoke is present... outdoor activities should be
minimized. Remember... your eyes are your best tools to determine
if it is safe to be outside. If visibility is ten miles or
higher... the air quality is good... six to nine miles... air quality
is moderate... three to five miles... air quality is unhealthy for
sensitive people... one and a half to two and a half miles... air
quality is unhealthy... one to one and a quarter miles... air
quality is very unhealthy... and three quarters of a mile or
less... air quality is hazardous.


Kj

Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 6:31 AM MDT on May 27, 2012

... Red flag warning in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this
evening due to strong winds and low humidity...

The National Weather Service in El Paso TX/Santa Teresa has
issued a red flag warning... which is in effect from noon today to
8 PM MDT this evening. This replaces the Fire Weather Watch which
was previously in effect.

* Timing: today from noon to 8 PM MDT.

* Winds: west-southwest 20 to 25 mph at the 20-foot level with
gusts to 30-35 mph. Strongest on the east slopes of the
sacramentos.

* Humidity: minimum rh 8 to 15.

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

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.






Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:09 PM MDT on May 27, 2012

Preliminary sustained wind reports across north and central New
Mexico for the last 5 hours.

... County... wind speed time/date of
   location /mph/ measurement

... Colfax...
   Angel Fire 2 NNW 31 1215 PM 5/27
      - kaxx AWOS.

... Lincoln...
   Fort Stanton 2 SSW 38 1255 PM 5/27
      - ksrr AWOS.

... San Miguel...
   Las Vegas 6 NE 38 1142 am 5/27
      - klvs ASOS.

&&

Preliminary peak wind gust reports across north and central New
Mexico for the last 5 hours.

... County... Peak gust time/date of
   location /mph/ measurement

... Chaves...
   Dunken 2 NE 40 1109 am 5/27
      - Dunken RAWS.

... Harding...
   Mills 4 WSW 40 1205 PM 5/27
      - Mills Canyon RAWS.

... Lincoln...
   Ruidoso 2 SW 47 100 PM 5/27
      - smokey bear RAWS.
   Fort Stanton 2 SSW 47 1255 PM 5/27
      - ksrr AWOS.

... San Miguel...
   Las Vegas 6 NE 51 1142 am 5/27
      - klvs ASOS.

... Taos...
   Sunshine Valley 8 NNW 40 1249 PM 5/27
      - Ute Mountain RAWS.

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