Advarsler Crow Point, New Mexico

Thunderstorm

8.6 2.13 PM 14.13 – 9.6 4.00 AM 04.00

Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 8:13AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM Mid level moisture is increasing in the atmosphere, and this will lead to the development of high-based showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into the evening across portions of western and central New Mexico. Because of very dry air beneath the cloud bases, much of the rainfall associated with these showers and thunderstorms will evaporate before reaching the ground. This evaporating rainfall, or virga, is prone to producing very abrupt and erratic wind gusts beneath or near any shower or storm activity. As showers and weak thunderstorms begin to develop in southwestern to west central New Mexico this afternoon, they will drift northeastward through the evening into central parts of the state, including areas near the Rio Grande valley and the central mountain chain. You should remain prepared for sudden wind gusts with this shower and storm activity. Wind gusts will approach speeds of 50 to 60 mph in some areas with little warning. Be on the lookout for areas of blowing dust, and be prepared to pull over if driving, as visibility can drop to zero in dust storms.

National Weather Service

Fire danger

9.6 6.00 PM 18.00 – 10.6 3.00 AM 03.00

Red Flag Warning issued June 8 at 8:56PM MDT until June 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU AND WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHEAST PLAINS AND NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS... .Strong southwest winds with low humidity, hot temperatures, and deep mixing on Tuesday will increase the risk for rapid fire spread over far west central and northwest New Mexico, including Gallup and Farmington. The dry and windy conditions will spread to parts of northeast NM by Wednesday. Any dry lightning strikes that occur over NM Tuesday, in addition to ones that occurred Monday, may result in new starts with rapid fire spread possible. * AFFECTED AREA...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101) and West Central Mountains (Zone 105). * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 5 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

National Weather Service