Artesia, NM Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO
10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH AND
AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE
AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS, THE DAVIS MOUNTAINS, THE UPPER TRANS
PECOS, AND GAINES COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, with
stronger sustained winds and gusts in the higher terrain.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* RFTI...4 to 5 or near critical to critical.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...

FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).

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 increase
potential for fire growth.

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...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TO 10 PM
MDT /11 PM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and
Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor.

* WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 10 PM MDT /11 PM CDT/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the
steering wheel.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

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