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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 1:18 PM May. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... * AFFECTED AREA...This includes the Gila National Forest, Lincoln National Forest, and all sky islands and lowlands across Southwest and South Central New Mexico. In addition, this includes the Far West Texas counties of El Paso and Hudspeth. * TIMING...Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 AM and 9 PM. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7-9 percent across the lowlands. 10-15 percent over area mountains. * 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. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 1:18 PM May. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... * AFFECTED AREA...This includes the Gila National Forest, Lincoln National Forest, and all sky islands and lowlands across Southwest and South Central New Mexico. In addition, this includes the Far West Texas counties of El Paso and Hudspeth. * TIMING...Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 AM and 9 PM. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7-9 percent across the lowlands. 10-15 percent over area mountains. * 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 Advisory
Issued: 8:46 AM May. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected both today and Wednesday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Northern Dona Ana County. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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