Weather
Red Flag Warning 053123
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE GILA FOREST, BLACK RANGE, AND FOR SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO.. .A warm dry airmass continue to sit across the southwest U.S. On Wednesday an approaching upper level storm system will increase afternoon winds. With min RH's near 10% and southwest winds near 20 mph, we will see low end Red Flag conditions Wednesday afternoon and early evening for parts of southwest New Mexico and the Gila Region. Conditions will improve after sunset when temperatures decrease and winds become light and terrain- driven. Our warm dry weather will continue through the end of the week, but winds look to stay below critical levels.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR
WARM, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS...
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM
MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 110 and 111. This includes
the Gila region and the Southwest Deserts and Bootheel of
southwest New Mexico.
* WIND...Southwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 8 and 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Fire Weather Watch 052723
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR GILA NATIONAL FOREST AND BLACK RANGE... .Dry, southwest flow will increase along western New Mexico on Saturday as moisture remains confined to the east. Winds will become breeze during the afternoon with 20-foot gusts up to 25 mph. This is combine with very low relative humidity to create dangerous fire conditions. Fuel conditions have drier quickly since last week's rains and are once again susceptible to fire spread. Conditions will improve after sunset when temperatures decrease and winds become light and terrain-driven.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 110...
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday
afternoon through Saturday evening.
Strong thunderstorm 052023
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley NM-
303 PM MDT Sat May 20 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Grant
and northwestern Hidalgo Counties through 345 PM MDT...
At 301 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Lordsburg, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Heavy rain will continue to result in
reduced visibilities for motorists along I-10 near
Lordsburg.
Locations impacted include...
Lordsburg, Lordsburg Playa, Shakespeare and Pyramid Mountains.
This includes Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 11 and
35.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Flood Advisory- 2-)51623
[Editor's Note: For your protection be aware when it is raining in areas above you into watersheds that may flood. Be aware. Note that not all advisories are posted here. It's up to you to remain safe!]
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
county, Grant.
* WHEN...Until 345 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Flood Advisory in effect this afternoon 051623
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
county, Grant.
* WHEN...Until 330 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. River
or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Flood Advisory this evening 051423
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
county, Grant.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Strong thunderstorm warning north central Grant County 051323
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range NM-Upper Gila River Valley NM-
753 PM MDT Sat May 13 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Grant
County through 830 PM MDT...
At 753 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles southeast of Mangas Springs, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cliff, Silver City, Mangas Springs, Oak Grove, Riverside, Gila,
Mangas Valley, Bill Evans Lake, Sapillo Creek Valley, Tyrone Mine,
Mogollon Box Campground, Little Walnut Village and Portions of the
Gila Wilderness.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Wind Advisory 051023
[Editor's Note: Other than a slight difference in the map, I don't know what the difference is with the Red Flag Warning that was updated this morning earlier.]
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs,
Mule Creek, Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard,
Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg,
Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale,
Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences,