Posted on Mar 4, 2023
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High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
238 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

NMZ227>229-050500-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0008.230305T1500Z-230306T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0012.230305T1500Z-230306T0100Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
238 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass, and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles
who should consider delaying travel.

&&

$$


Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
252 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST SUNDAY FOR
THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, NORTHEAST AND CENTRAL
HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITIES, AND ABOVE NORMAL
TEMPERATURES...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT LATE MONDAY MORNING THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON FOR THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NORTHEASTERN HIGHLANDS AND
NORTHEASTERN PLAINS OF NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW
HUMIDITY, AND ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES...

.Southwest to west winds strengthen Sunday with humidities
lowering to less than 15 percent while temperatures will be about
5 to 15 degrees warmer than normal. Winds will not be quite as
strong on Monday, but still sufficient gusty for a possible
critical period over more centralized areas of the state as low
humidity and above average temperatures persist.

NMZ104 [login to see] 00-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.A.0006.230306T1700Z-230307T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0009.230305T1800Z-230306T0100Z/
Northeast Plains-Northeast Highlands-Central Highlands-
252 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST
SUNDAY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire
Weather Watch...which is in effect from Monday morning through
Monday afternoon.

* AREA AND TIMING...Red Flag Warning in effect for Northeast
Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), and Central
Highlands (Zone 125) from late Sunday morning through Sunday
afternoon and Fire Weather Watch for late Monday morning through
Monday afternoon.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 40 mph with gusts to
around 55 mph on Sunday and southwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts
to 40 mph on Monday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Ranging from around 6 to 13 percent each
afternoon.

* 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.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.

&&

$$


Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
252 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST SUNDAY FOR
THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, NORTHEAST AND CENTRAL
HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITIES, AND ABOVE NORMAL
TEMPERATURES...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT LATE MONDAY MORNING THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON FOR THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NORTHEASTERN HIGHLANDS AND
NORTHEASTERN PLAINS OF NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW
HUMIDITY, AND ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES...

.Southwest to west winds strengthen Sunday with humidities
lowering to less than 15 percent while temperatures will be about
5 to 15 degrees warmer than normal. Winds will not be quite as
strong on Monday, but still sufficient gusty for a possible
critical period over more centralized areas of the state as low
humidity and above average temperatures persist.

NMZ104 [login to see] 00-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.A.0006.230306T1700Z-230307T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0009.230305T1800Z-230306T0100Z/
Northeast Plains-Northeast Highlands-Central Highlands-
252 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST
SUNDAY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire
Weather Watch...which is in effect from Monday morning through
Monday afternoon.

* AREA AND TIMING...Red Flag Warning in effect for Northeast
Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), and Central
Highlands (Zone 125) from late Sunday morning through Sunday
afternoon and Fire Weather Watch for late Monday morning through
Monday afternoon.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 40 mph with gusts to
around 55 mph on Sunday and southwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts
to 40 mph on Monday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Ranging from around 6 to 13 percent each
afternoon.

* 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.

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Current conditions at
Las Vegas Municipal Airport (KLVS)
Lat: 35.66°NLon: 105.14°WElev: 6867ft.
Fair and Breezy
49°F 9°C
Humidity 28%
Wind Speed S 24 G 32 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1009.1 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill 42°F (6°C)
Last update 4 Mar 4:53 pm MST

KABQ (Albuquerque Intl, NM, US)
FEW250 / 10SM
Temperature: 16.7°C ( 62°F)
Dewpoint: -10.0°C ( 14°F) [RH = 15%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.85 inches Hg
WINDS: SSW 13MPH/

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KAEG (Albuquerque/Double E, NM, US)
CLEAR/ 10SM
Temperature: 14.0°C ( 57°F)
Dewpoint: -8.0°C ( 18°F) [RH = 21%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.87 inches Hg
WINDS: ESE 6MPH/

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KALM (Alamogordo/White San, NM, US)
Temperature: 19.0°C ( 66°F)
Dewpoint: -10.0°C ( 14°F) [RH = 13%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.92 inches Hg
WINDS: SOUTH 15MPH GUSTING 21MPH

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KCAO (Clayton Muni, NM, US)
CLEAR/ 10SM
Temperature: 8.9°C ( 48°F)
Dewpoint: -3.9°C ( 25°F) [RH = 40%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.91 inches Hg
WINDS: SSE 21MPH GUST 26MPH
PK WND 16027/2311/

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KCNM (Carlsbad/Cavern City, NM, US)
CLEAR/ 10SM
Temperature: 20.6°C ( 69°F)
Dewpoint: -7.2°C ( 19°F) [RH = 15%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.86 inches Hg
WINDS: SSE 14MPH

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KCVS (Clovis/Cannon AFB, NM, US)
CLEAR/ 10SM
Temperature: 15.0°C ( 59°F)
Dewpoint: -6.0°C ( 21°F) [RH = 23%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.91 inches Hg
WINDS: SE 8MPH

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KGNT (Grants-Milan Muni, NM, US)
CLEAR/ 10SM
Temperature: 13.0°C ( 55°F)
Dewpoint: -27.6°C (-18°F) [RH = 4%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.91 inches Hg
WINDS: WSW 6MPH GUSTING 18MPH

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KGUP (Gallup Muni, NM, US)
CLEAR/ 10SM
Temperature: 12.2°C ( 54°F)
Dewpoint: -12.2°C ( 10°F) [RH = 17%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.86 inches Hg
WINDS: WSW 30MPH GUSTING 44MPH
PK WND 22041/2305

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KHMN (Holloman AFB, NM, US)
CLEAR/ 10SM
Temperature: 20.1°C ( 68°F)
Dewpoint: -10.2°C ( 14°F) [RH = 12%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.93 inches Hg
WINDS: WSW 7MPH

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KHOB (Hobbs Arpt, NM, US)
CLEAR/ 10SM
Temperature: 20.0°C ( 68°F)
Dewpoint: -10.0°C ( 14°F) [RH = 12%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.91 inches Hg
WINDS: SE 10SM


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KLVS (Las Vegas Muni, NM, US)
CLEAR/ 10SM
Temperature: 9.4°C ( 49°F)
Dewpoint: -8.3°C ( 17°F) [RH = 28%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.89 inches Hg
WINDS: SOUTH 24MPH GUSTING 32MPH
PK WND 17031/2324

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KROW (Roswell/Ind Arpt, NM, US)
CLEAR/ 10SM
Temperature: 21.1°C ( 70°F)
Dewpoint: -6.7°C ( 20°F) [RH = 15%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.85 inches Hg
WINDS: SSE 20MPH


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KSAF (Santa Fe Cnty Muni, NM, US)
CLEAR/ 10SM
Temperature: 11.7°C ( 53°F)
Dewpoint: -8.9°C ( 16°F) [RH = 23%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.89 inches Hg (1012.3 mb)
WINDS: SW 13MPH

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KTCS (Truth or Consequence, NM, US)
CLEAR/ 10SM
Temperature: 19.4°C ( 67°F)
Dewpoint: -16.7°C ( 2°F) [RH = 7%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.87 inches Hg
WINDS: SSW 20MPH GUSTING 29MPH

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SSgt (Join to see) Thank you for this report Brother.
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