Albuquerque, New Mexico
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Central Highlands; South Central Mountains; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Union County; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Quay County; Curry County; Roosevelt County; De Baca County; Chaves County Plains; Eastern Lincoln County |
| Effective: | 4apeor39ap -> 5aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 4apeor0ap -> 5aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Albuquerque NM on 4apeor39ap |
| Headline: | Flood Watch issued May 4 at 11:39AM MDT until May 5 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County and South Central Mountains. In east central New Mexico, Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay County and Roosevelt County. In north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Northeast Highlands and Union County. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage and intensity along and east of the Central Mountain Chain this afternoon. Multiple waves of precipitation over the same area will increase chances of flash flooding late today and overnight. Localized heavy rain is expected, with rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches likely. Spotty locations may receive up to 4 inches of rainfall. Areas within and downstream of burn scars will be especially susceptible to flash flooding, including the burn scars around Ruidoso and the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon burn scar. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Red Flag Warning |
| Area(s): | Southwest Deserts and Lowlands |
| Effective: | 4aaeor45aa -> 4apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 4apeor0ap -> 4apeor0ap |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM on 4aaeor45aa |
| Headline: | Red Flag Warning issued May 4 at 4:45AM MDT until May 4 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM |
| Description: |
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR SOUTHWESTERN NEW MEXICO TODAY... An upper level low pressure system will approach the region from the west, increasing winds during the day from the south and southwest. Sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph will combine with minimum relative humidities around 10 percent to create critical fire danger. Critically dry fuels will allow fires to spread quickly. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ. * TIMING...From Noon to 9 PM today. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 79. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...5 to 6, Critical. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. |