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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 8:20 PM May. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * AREA AND TIMING...Central Highlands (Zone 125) today until 9PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph today. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:12 PM May. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust could result in lowered visibility to 1 to 3 miles in isolated spots favoring areas of Chaves County from Hagerman to Roswell this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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