Grants, NM

5:18 PM MDT on May 26, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 7064 ft
Lon: 107.8° W
Lat: 35.4° N
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Active Advisory: High Wind Warning,  Air Quality Alert,  Fire Weather Warning (US Severe Weather) Active Notice: Public Information Statement
Tropical Weather: Subtropical Storm Beryl (North Atlantic) Post-Tropical Cyclone Bud (East Pacific) Tropical Storm Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, May 26, 2012. A busy day greeted parts of the country at the start of the Memorial Day weekend. First, Subtropical Storm Beryl formed off the Carolina Coast and was expected to move slowly west-southwestward toward the northeast coast of Florida. Beryl is anticipated to make landfall late Sunday evening or early Monday with tropical storm strength winds before lingering over the area through Tuesday. Northern Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia are currently suffering through an exceptional drought, so the significant rain from Beryl will help to alleviate some of the drought.

Meanwhile, an intense heat wave gripped the Southern Plains and Southeast on Saturday. This heat wave produced temperatures well into the 90s for a wide swath the country from eastern New Mexico through Georgia. Temperatures in the 90s were also observed well north into the Central Plains and Ohio Valley. Heat index values, which tell how warm the air feels, rose above 100 degrees along the Gulf Coast where the humidity was elevated. This heat wave was expected to continue and expand Sunday, with more areas warming above 100 degrees.

While no severe weather has formed by the early afternoon, there remains a slight risk of severe weather in the Plains into the evening. This severe weather can include strong thunderstorms, large hail, strong winds, and even tornadoes. Residents in the Plains should monitor local weather conditions.

The Southern Plains and Southeast rose into the 90s and 100s, while the Northeast saw temperatures in the 70s and 80s. The Southwest rose into the 80s and 90s, while the Northwest saw temperatures in the 70s.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, May 26, 2012. A busy day greeted parts of the country at the start of the Memorial Day weekend. First, Subtropical Storm Beryl formed off the Carolina Coast and was expected to move slowly west-southwestward toward the northeast coast of Florida. Beryl is anticipated to make landfall late Sunday evening or early Monday with tropical storm strength winds before lingering over the area through Tuesday. Northern Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia are currently suffering through an exceptional drought, so the significant rain from Beryl will help to alleviate some of the drought.

Meanwhile, an intense heat wave gripped the Southern Plains and Southeast on Saturday. This heat wave produced temperatures well into the 90s for a wide swath the country from eastern New Mexico through Georgia. Temperatures in the 90s were also observed well north into the Central Plains and Ohio Valley. Heat index values, which tell how warm the air feels, rose above 100 degrees along the Gulf Coast where the humidity was elevated. This heat wave was expected to continue and expand Sunday, with more areas warming above 100 degrees.

While no severe weather has formed by the early afternoon, there remains a slight risk of severe weather in the Plains into the evening. This severe weather can include strong thunderstorms, large hail, strong winds, and even tornadoes. Residents in the Plains should monitor local weather conditions.

The Southern Plains and Southeast rose into the 90s and 100s, while the Northeast saw temperatures in the 70s and 80s. The Southwest rose into the 80s and 90s, while the Northwest saw temperatures in the 70s.
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Grants Weather at a Glance

Updated 4:55 PM MDT
Weather Station
Cuba (K4SL)
Elevation
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Now
Smoke
Smoke
Temperature
79 °F
Feels Like 79 °F
Wind(mph)
9
Sunrise / Set
5:59 AM
8:17 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Clear 66 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Clear 36 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 72 | 45 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 75 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Clear 75 | 50 °F
Clear
Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
-
Visibility
3.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 10000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
12%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR K4SL 262255Z 17008KT 3SM FU OVC100 26/M06 RMK 10278 20128
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
79 °F
Dew Point
21 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
9 mph from South
Wind Gust
Health
UV
2 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
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 41F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SW in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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High Wind Warning in effect until 10 PM MDT this evening...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station K4SL

Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
82 | 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
66 | 36 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
72 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
75 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
75 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
77 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Partly Cloudy
82 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Partly Cloudy
84 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Partly Cloudy
81 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 4
Partly Cloudy
79 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 41F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 19 | 81 | 16 57 | 5
Wind 15 mph SE mph 32 mph SW 10 mph West
Humidity 27% % 8% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 11% % 53% 22%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:17 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. 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 41 | 3 64 | 5 66 | 5 48 | 5
Wind 10 mph West 14 mph West 22 mph WNW 7 mph North
Humidity 20% 9% 8% 16%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 16% 7% 21% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:18 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SW in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 9 66 | 10 72 | 5 52 | 12
Wind 5 mph NNW 4 mph SSW 7 mph WNW 6 mph NNE
Humidity 32% 11% 7% 19%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 2% 20% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:18 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 10 70 | 10 75 | 7 57 | 7
Wind 3 mph NNE 7 mph WSW 16 mph West 7 mph NW
Humidity 23% 9% 6% 13%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 68% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:19 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 5 72 | 9 73 | 7 59 | 14
Wind 6 mph NW 12 mph NW 18 mph NW 11 mph NW
Humidity 15% 8% 7% 16%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 46% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:20 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 18 73 | 19 77 | 18 61 | 21
Wind 5 mph North 3 mph SW 8 mph West 4 mph WNW
Humidity 26% 12% 10% 21%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 27% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:20 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 25 77 | 21 82 | 21 63 | 25
Wind 0 mph NNE 8 mph SSW 11 mph West 2 mph NW
Humidity 32% 11% 10% 23%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 6% 50% 54%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:20 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 21 81 | 23 84 | 18 64 | 16
Wind 4 mph WNW 10 mph West 14 mph WNW 5 mph NNW
Humidity 25% 11% 8% 14%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 72% 23% 63% 14%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:20 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 12 77 | 23 81 | 18 64 | 19
Wind 7 mph NW 10 mph WSW 14 mph West 10 mph West
Humidity 16% 12% 8% 16%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 23% 29% 65% 34%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:20 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 19 75 | 30 79 | 25 63 | 25
Wind 7 mph WSW 10 mph West 13 mph West 8 mph West
Humidity 24% 18% 13% 22%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 28% 21% 15% 11%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:20 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 25 75 | 37 81 | 34 64 | 36
Wind 5 mph WSW 8 mph West 10 mph West 7 mph West
Humidity 31% 24% 18% 33%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 7% 10% 13% 31%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:20 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:09 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 37 77 | 46 81 | 34 -9998 | -9998
Wind 4 mph WSW 7 mph WSW 8 mph WSW -9998 mph North
Humidity 48% 33% 18% 28%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 49% % % %
Conditions Chance of Rain Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:20 PM
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History & Almanac
May 26, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KGNT) 80 °F 41 °F
Record (KGNT) 88 °F (1974) 29 °F (1980)
Yesterday 84 °F 84 °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. 26, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:59 AM MDT 8:17 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:30 AM MDT 8:46 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:55 AM MDT 9:22 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:16 AM MDT 10:01 PM MDT
Moon 10:59 AM MDT No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 15m
Length of Day
14h 17m
Tomorrow will be 1m 9s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 31% 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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97 °F
Roswell
97 °F
Tucumcari
96 °F
Carlsbad
93 °F
Artesia
93 °F
Holloman AFB
39 °F
Moriarty
44 °F
Taos
48 °F
Silver City
48 °F
Albuquerque Double Eagle
50 °F
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North Costilla 0 in 10600 ft
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Grants-Milan 78 °F N/A 4:53 PM MDT
Cuba 79 °F Smoke 4:55 PM MDT
Gallup 68 °F Scattered Clouds 5:04 PM MDT
Albuquerque Double Eagle 82 °F Scattered Clouds 4:50 PM MDT
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Flight Rule: IFR (K4SL)
Wind Speed: 8.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 170° (South)
Ceiling: 10000 ft

METAR K4SL 262255Z 17008KT 3SM FU OVC100 26/M06 RMK 10278 20128

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Padres vs. Mets 1:10 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °F
Tigers vs. Twins 6:10 PM UTC on May 26, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 67 °F
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Las Palmas vs. Barcelona B 8:00 PM CEST on May 26, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 75° F/ 24° C
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 85 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
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Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 27, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance 8:30 AM EDT on May 31, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 56 °F
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
HADS Grants 2 S HCN NM, Grants, NM 79 °F 77 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 6442 ft 4:25 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS GRANTS NM, Grants, NM 71 °F 71 °F 7 °F 8% South  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 8620 ft 4:16 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS BLUEWATER RIDGE NM, Prewitt, NM 72 °F 73 °F 12 °F 10% SSW  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 8289 ft 4:05 PM MDT MADIS
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High Wind Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:42 PM MDT on May 26, 2012

... High Wind Warning remains in effect until 10 PM MDT this
evening...

* location... the northwest plateau and Highlands... as well as
areas om the lower Chama River Valley.

* Winds... southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph.

* Timing... strong winds will peak through the afternoon and
evening.

* Visibility... occasionally reduced to between 2 and 5 miles in
dust prone areas and near construction sites... with additional
restrictions due to smoke in the late afternoon or evening
hours.

* Local impacts... strong Crosswinds can be expected especially
on north to south oriented roads including highways 491 and
371. Trash cans... lawn furniture and other lightweight or
outdoor items may become airborne. The magnitude of the high
winds on Saturday may result in downed trees and power lines...
and potential property damage.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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

Remember... a High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.





Air Quality Alert
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 7:08 AM MDT on May 26, 2012

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

The Whitewater Baldy fire complex is expected to produce an active
smoke plume today. Transport winds oriented from southwest to
northeast will continue to carry smoke toward the northeast... but
the plume will be shifted slightly farther west than was the case
on Saturday.

Air quality will remain extremely variable across portions of
western... central and northern New Mexico. Areas immediately
northeast of the fire complex will be most significantly
impacted... including but not limited to the communities of
Quemado... Quemado Lake... Magdalena... Alamo... Acoma Pueblo...
Grants... and Cuba. Farther east... impacts will not be as
significant as Saturday but they are expected to increase during
the evening and into early Sunday as transport winds become more
westerly.

In addition to smoke impacts... areas of blowing dust will develop
across portions of area this afternoon and evening further impacting
visibility and air quality.

Remember... your eyes are your best tools to determine if it is
safe to be outdoors. 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

1030 PM MDT Fri may 26 2012

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

The Whitewater Baldy fire complex is expected to produce an active
smoke plume over the next several days. Transport winds have
shifted and are now directed from southwest to northeast over the
region. This general direction of smoke transport will persist through
late Saturday before transport winds shift back to more of a west
to east orientation.

Areas of smoke anticipated across portions of western... central
and northern New Mexico will result in deteriorating air quality.
Areas immediately east and northeast of the fire complex will be
most significantly impacted... including but not limited to the
communities of Quemado... Quemado Lake... Magdalena... Alamo and the
Acoma Pueblo. Farther downstream... smoke impacts will expand to include
areas along the Rio Grande Valley from Socorro to Belen to Albuquerque
as well as Los Alamos... White Rock and the Santa Fe Metro area.

In addition to smoke impacts... areas of blowing dust are likely
across portions of area later today and especially on Saturday
further impacting visibility and air quality.

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.





Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:01 PM MDT on May 26, 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this
evening...

A red flag warning remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* Area and timing... northwest plateau and Highlands... west Central
Highlands... north central mountains and middle Rio Grande
Valley. Critical conditions will persist through this evening
before diminishing overnight.

* 20 foot winds... south to southwest winds strengthening to 25
to40 mph with gusts ranging from 50 to 60 mph.

* Relative humidity... minimum values will vary from 5 to 12
percent.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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






Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:28 PM MDT on May 26, 2012

Preliminary sustained wind reports across north and central New
Mexico for the last 7 hours.

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

... Bernalillo...
   Albuquerque 5 S 35 152 PM 5/26
      - kabq ASOS.
   Albuquerque 10 WNW 31 1050 am 5/26
      - kaeg AWOS.

... Catron...
   Red Hill 1 N 34 1041 am 5/26

... Cibola...
   Milan 2 SSW 33 153 PM 5/26
      - kgnt ASOS.

... Colfax...
   Raton crews Airport 39 1153 am 5/26
      - krtn ASOS.
   Angel Fire 2 NNW 35 1135 am 5/26
      - kaxx AWOS.

... Curry...
   Cannon AFB 1 N 26 155 PM 5/26
      - kcvs ASOS.

... Los Alamos...
   Los Alamos 1 se 36 135 PM 5/26
      - klam AWOS.

... McKinley...
   Mentmore 4 WSW 37 1010 am 5/26
   Gallup 3 WNW 33 1153 am 5/26
      - kgup ASOS.

... San Juan...
   Farmington 2 W 32 1253 PM 5/26
      - kfmn ASOS.

... San Miguel...
   Las Vegas 6 NE 41 153 PM 5/26
      - klvs ASOS.

... Santa Fe...
   La Cienega 3 NNE 33 1253 PM 5/26
      - ksaf ASOS.

... Socorro...
   Socorro 2 S 36 235 PM 5/26
      - konm AWOS.

... Taos...
   Arroyo Hondo 5 S 35 235 PM 5/26
      - kskx AWOS.

... Torrance...
   Moriarty 3 ESE 38 135 PM 5/26
      - k0e0 AWOS.
   Clines Corners 1 SSE 33 953 am 5/26
      - kcqc ASOS.

... Union...
   Clayton 2 ENE 37 155 PM 5/26
      - kcao ASOS.

... Valencia...
   Belen 3 WSW 39 135 PM 5/26
      - ke80 AWOS.

&&

Preliminary peak wind gust reports across north and central New
Mexico for the last 7 hours.

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

... Bernalillo...
   Albuquerque 5 S 46 1215 PM 5/26
      - kabq ASOS.
   Albuquerque 10 WNW 40 150 PM 5/26
      - kaeg AWOS.

... Catron...
   Red Hill 1 N 58 1041 am 5/26
   Old Horse Springs 19 SSE 47 938 am 5/26
      - Pelona Mountain RAWS.
   Mogollon 18 ENE 46 1113 am 5/26
      - featherly hill RAWS.
   Pietown 14 N 44 1004 am 5/26

... Cibola...
   Milan 2 SSW 49 1229 PM 5/26
      - kgnt ASOS.
   Pine Hill 1 WSW 43 1034 am 5/26
      - Ramah RAWS.

... Colfax...
   Raton crews Airport 56 109 PM 5/26
      - krtn ASOS.
   Angel Fire 2 NNW 48 215 PM 5/26
      - kaxx AWOS.

... Curry...
   Cannon AFB 1 N 36 142 PM 5/26
      - kcvs ASOS.
   Texico 3 NNW 35 215 PM 5/26
      - kcvn AWOS.

... Lincoln...
   oscuro 7 W 43 1115 am 5/26
   Fort Stanton 2 SSW 41 1015 am 5/26
      - ksrr AWOS.

... Los Alamos...
   Los Alamos 1 se 48 155 PM 5/26
      - klam AWOS.

... McKinley...
   Gallup 3 WNW 54 1149 am 5/26
      - kgup ASOS.

... Rio Arriba...
   Lindrith 30 W 40 1115 am 5/26
      - blm Farmington RAWS.

... Sandoval...
   Cuba 9 SW 40 1041 am 5/26
      - Cuba RAWS.

... San Juan...
   Farmington 2 W 47 151 PM 5/26
      - kfmn ASOS.
   Fruitland 6 NW 44 900 am 5/26

... San Miguel...
   Las Vegas 6 NE 59 140 PM 5/26
      - klvs ASOS.

... Santa Fe...
   Edgewood 2 NW 54 339 PM 5/26
   La Cienega 3 NNE 47 147 PM 5/26
      - ksaf ASOS.
   Edgewood 2 se 41 1107 am 5/26

... Socorro...
   Socorro 2 S 45 1055 am 5/26
      - konm AWOS.
   Bosque del Apache Refuge 14 E 42 1000 am 5/26
   Bosque del Apache Refuge 22 se 42 1000 am 5/26
   Bingham 7 ESE 41 1052 am 5/26
      - portable RAWS.

... Taos...
   Arroyo Hondo 5 S 44 235 PM 5/26
      - kskx AWOS.
   Sunshine Valley 8 NNW 40 1049 am 5/26
      - Ute Mountain RAWS.

... Torrance...
   Clines Corners 1 SSE 47 1023 am 5/26
      - kcqc ASOS.
   Moriarty 3 ESE 47 155 PM 5/26
      - k0e0 AWOS.

... Union...
   Clayton 2 ENE 47 153 PM 5/26
      - kcao ASOS.

... Valencia...
   Belen 3 WSW 48 215 PM 5/26
      - ke80 AWOS.

&&


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