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Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:11 PM Apr. 25, 2024 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 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. Secure outdoor objects. &&
Wind and Dust Advisory
Issued: 5:11 PM Apr. 25, 2024 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 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. Secure outdoor objects. &&
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 8:20 AM Apr. 25, 2024 – 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 FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055, 056, 110, 111, 112, AND 113... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR 055, 056, AND 112... * WIND...West to southwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...For today, 6-8 Critical to Extreme in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas. For Saturday, 5 to 6 Critical in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas desert lowlands. * 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 8:20 AM Apr. 25, 2024 – 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 FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055, 056, 110, 111, 112, AND 113... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR 055, 056, AND 112... * WIND...West to southwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...For today, 6-8 Critical to Extreme in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas. For Saturday, 5 to 6 Critical in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas desert lowlands. * 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
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