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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 11:03 AM May. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... * AFFECTED AREA...All of southwest and south-central New Mexico, including Fire Weather Zones 110, 111, 112, and 113. All of Far West Texas including Fire Weather Zones 055 and 056. * TIMING...Wednesday between 11 AM and 9 PM. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 12 percent in the lowlands, and 15 to 20 percent in the higher terrain above 7500 feet. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...5 to 7 or Critical to Extreme. * 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 can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
Wind and Dust Advisory
Issued: 6:08 AM May. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will favor areas along the east slopes of mountain ranges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:08 AM May. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will favor areas along the east slopes of mountain ranges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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