Weather Alert in New Mexico
Red Flag Warning issued February 19 at 11:46AM MST until February 19 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
AREAS AFFECTED: Northeast Highlands
DESCRIPTION: ...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 12 TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ALONG AND EAST OF I-25, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING FRIDAY FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM FOR THE EASTERN PLAINS AND THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Persistently strong flow aloft, an area of low pressure at the surface over the northeast corner of New Mexico, and very dry fuels over northeast and east central areas will result in critical fire weather conditions on the eastern plains this afternoon and Friday. The critical fire weather conditions will reach as far west as the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas northward this afternoon, but higher humidities and snow showers should reduce fire weather concerns over the Northeast Highlands on Friday. Meanwhile, drier conditions are forecast across the eastern half of the Central Highlands on Friday, compared to today. The strongest winds are forecast Friday, when gusts will reach up to 50 to 60 mph across much of northeast and east central New Mexico. * AREA AND TIMING...Red Flag Warning for Northeast Highlands (Zone 104), along and east of I-25 from Las Vegas northward, today from 12 PM until 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West and northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 10 and 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
INSTRUCTION: Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
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Weather Topic: What is Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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