Farmington, NM

2:39 AM MDT on May 23, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 5420 ft
Lon: 108.2° W
Lat: 36.7° N
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Active Advisory: High Wind Watch,  Fire Weather Warning, Fire Weather Watch (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Invest 94 (North Atlantic) Tropical Storm Bud (East Pacific) Tropical Storm Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Tim Roche
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

The Nation will continue to see relatively stagnant weather on Wednesday as afternoon thunderstorms develop in the East and the Northwest continues to see cool, wet weather.

The Northeast will see another day of afternoon showers and thunderstorms as the disorganized frontal boundaries that have been lingering around for the last few days continue their snails pace drift eastward. Thunderstorms are anticipated from the Carolinas through coastal Maine, with the bulk of precipitation expected in the southern Appalachians.

Further south, wet weather should end on Wednesday, with clear skies building into the Gulf Coast states.

Clear skies are also anticipated throughout the Plains, but the Northern Plains will see cloud cover move in as some rain approaches from the West. The precipitation will be most pronounced over the Dakotas in the morning, then into Minnesota by afternoon.

Further west Precipitation will increase a bit in coverage as moisture streams into the Northwest. Most of Washington, Oregon and Idaho will see Precipitation on Wednesday.

The nation’s biggest weather shift will come to Florida, where heavy rain will move into southern portions of the state as moisture associated with the remains of Tropical Storm Alberto rain themselves out across the western Atlantic.
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

The Nation will continue to see relatively stagnant weather on Wednesday as afternoon thunderstorms develop in the East and the Northwest continues to see cool, wet weather.

The Northeast will see another day of afternoon showers and thunderstorms as the disorganized frontal boundaries that have been lingering around for the last few days continue their snails pace drift eastward. Thunderstorms are anticipated from the Carolinas through coastal Maine, with the bulk of precipitation expected in the southern Appalachians.

Further south, wet weather should end on Wednesday, with clear skies building into the Gulf Coast states.

Clear skies are also anticipated throughout the Plains, but the Northern Plains will see cloud cover move in as some rain approaches from the West. The precipitation will be most pronounced over the Dakotas in the morning, then into Minnesota by afternoon.

Further west Precipitation will increase a bit in coverage as moisture streams into the Northwest. Most of Washington, Oregon and Idaho will see Precipitation on Wednesday.

The nation’s biggest weather shift will come to Florida, where heavy rain will move into southern portions of the state as moisture associated with the remains of Tropical Storm Alberto rain themselves out across the western Atlantic.
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Farmington Weather at a Glance

Updated 2:39 AM MDT
Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
66.0 °F
Feels Like 66.0 °F
Wind(mph)
4.0
Sunrise / Set
5:59 AM
8:20 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Clear 52 °F
Clear
Wednesday
Clear 90 °F
Clear
Wednesday Night
Clear 48 °F
Clear
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 82 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Partly Cloudy 82 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Clear 84 | 36 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.61 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
13%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KFMN 230653Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 21/M12 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP026 T02111117 403330089
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Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
66.0 °F
Dew Point
14 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4.0 mph from NW
Wind Gust
18.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
7.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Windy. Winds from the West at 10 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 82F. Windy. Winds from the West at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 82F. Windy. Winds from the South at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 30 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 35 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 36F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 30 mph shifting to the NW after midnight.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph.
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph.
Friday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
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Nowcast
High wind watch in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KFMN

Wednesday, 23
Clear
90 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Partly Cloudy
82 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
82 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Clear
84 | 36 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
75 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
82 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
86 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
86 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
86 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
86 | 52 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Windy. Winds from the West at 10 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 5 | 82 | 23 64 | 9
Wind 8 mph WSW mph 39 mph West 13 mph West
Humidity 15% % 11% 11%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 24% % 14% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.03], Average RMSE [1.93]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.98], Average RMSE [2.58] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 82F. Windy. Winds from the West at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 23 75 | 32 81 | 28 75 | 36
Wind 8 mph West 17 mph WSW 23 mph West 13 mph SW
Humidity 35% 19% 14% 23%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 25% 0% 11% 33%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.14], Average RMSE [2.13]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.97], Average RMSE [2.82] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 82F. Windy. Winds from the South at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 30 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 36 73 | 27 81 | 23 70 | 36
Wind 9 mph SSE 18 mph SSW 25 mph SSW 10 mph SSW
Humidity 55% 17% 12% 29%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 66% 16% 9% 0%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.33], Average RMSE [2.66]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.37], Average RMSE [3.33] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 35 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 36F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 30 mph shifting to the NW after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 27 77 | 19 81 | 28 52 | -5
Wind 7 mph SSE 25 mph SSW 29 mph SW 11 mph WNW
Humidity 40% 11% 14% 9%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 12% 7%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.58], Average RMSE [2.72]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.92], Average RMSE [4.06] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 14 70 | 19 73 | 12 59 | 9
Wind 4 mph NW 7 mph WSW 13 mph WNW 5 mph North
Humidity 36% 14% 9% 13%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 1% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.15], Average RMSE [2.53]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.30], Average RMSE [4.09] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 23 75 | 21 82 | 12 59 | -1
Wind 6 mph ENE 3 mph South 4 mph WNW 7 mph ENE
Humidity 38% 13% 7% 8%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 6% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.26], Average RMSE [3.75]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.60], Average RMSE [4.14] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 19 79 | 21 84 | 19 57 | 16
Wind 5 mph ENE 5 mph SW 11 mph WNW 4 mph NNW
Humidity 30% 11% 8% 18%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 9% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.24], Average RMSE [3.39]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.56], Average RMSE [4.33] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 21 79 | 30 84 | 9 59 | 18
Wind 3 mph NNE 9 mph West 16 mph WNW 6 mph NW
Humidity 34% 16% 5% 19%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 1% 3% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.76], Average RMSE [3.53]
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 23 79 | 23 82 | 18 61 | 34
Wind 3 mph NNW 9 mph West 15 mph WNW 6 mph NNW
Humidity 36% 12% 8% 35%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 0% 21% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.50], Average RMSE [3.60]
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 39 75 | 50 84 | 34 63 | 32
Wind 2 mph NNW 9 mph WSW 14 mph West 4 mph WNW
Humidity 65% 40% 16% 33%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 14% 17% 19% 18%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:23 PM
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 34 77 | 45 81 | 25 63 | 21
Wind 2 mph SW 10 mph WSW 14 mph West 4 mph West
Humidity 49% 30% 12% 20%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 18% 13% 8% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:23 PM
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May 23, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KDRO) 73 °F 37 °F
Yesterday 84 °F 39 °F
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Astronomy
May. 23, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:59 AM MDT 8:20 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:29 AM MDT 8:49 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:53 AM MDT 9:26 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:13 AM MDT 10:06 PM MDT
Moon 8:05 AM MDT 10:44 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 20m
Length of Day
14h 20m
Tomorrow will be 1m 20s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 5% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waxing Crescent
May 28
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Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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Twiztid 4:00 PM MDT 2012-05-26 Clear, 82°F
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Farmington 70 °F Clear 12:53 AM MDT
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Cortez 70 °F Clear 12:53 AM MDT
Pagosa Springs 44 °F Clear 2:35 AM MDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KFMN)
Wind Speed: 9.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 315° (NW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KFMN 230653Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 21/M12 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP026 T02111117 403330089

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Rangers vs. Mariners 7:10 PM PDT on May 22, 2012 Rain Showers, 54 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Butler and 23rd Street, Farmington, NM 66.0 °F - 14 °F 13% NW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5500 ft 2:39 AM MDT Rapid Fire
Near Hwy 64 and Dustin Rd, Farmington, NM 69.7 °F - 15 °F 12% WSW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5350 ft 2:30 AM MDT Normal  
APRSWXNET La Plata NM , Farmington, NM 48 °F 48 °F 16 °F 27% WSW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5606 ft 2:16 AM MDT MADIS
8 miles North of Farmington, NM, La Plata, NM 49.1 °F 49 °F 15 °F 25% WSW  at  1.0 mph - / hr 5609 ft 2:31 AM MDT Normal  
CCHN, Fruitland, NM 67.2 °F - 9 °F 10% SW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5340 ft 2:39 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
HADS LA PLATA RVR CO, La Plata, NM 54 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 5972 ft 1:30 AM MDT MADIS
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High Wind Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:03 PM MDT on May 22, 2012

... High wind watch remains in effect from Wednesday morning
through Wednesday evening...

* location... the northwestern quadrant of New Mexico as well as
the middle Rio Grande Valley... the Sandia... Manzano... and
Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* Winds... sustained west southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with
occasional gusts to 55 and 60 mph.

* Timing... winds will strengthen through the late morning and
early afternoon Wednesday... peaking by the mid to late
afternoon. Winds are expected to decrease below hazardous
thresholds by mid evening.

* Visibility... reductions as low as 1 mile can be expected in
dust prone areas such as open fields and ongoing construction
sites.

* Local impacts... areas of blowing dust and strong cross winds
on northwest to southeast oriented roads will create
treacherous driving conditions. Severe gusts may cause damage
to roof tops... utility poles... and some trees.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Remember... a high wind watch means conditions are favorable for a
potentially damaging high wind event in and close to the watch
area. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph
or more can lead to property damage. Monitor the latest forecasts
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Fire Weather Warning, Fire Weather Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 7:58 PM MDT on May 22, 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect from 10 am to 11 PM MDT
Wednesday...
... Fire Weather Watch remains in effect from Thursday morning
through Thursday evening...
... Red flag warning will expire at 8 PM MDT this evening...

A red flag warning remains in effect from 10 am to 11 PM MDT
Wednesday. A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect from Thursday
morning through Thursday evening.

* Area and timing... northwest Highlands... northeast Highlands...
Sandia and Manzano and Gallinas Mountains. On Wednesday critical
conditions will develop by mid morning... then persist through
the late evening hours. An area of extreme critical fire
conditions are possible along and immediately east of the
Sandia/Manzano Mountains and over portions of the northwest
plateau. On Thursday... critical conditions are possible by
midday for this same area before diminishing around sunset.

* 20 foot winds... southwest to west winds 25 to 40 mph with
occasional gusts between 45 and 60 mph Wednesday. West winds 20
to 35 mph with gusts to around 45 or 50 mph Thursday.

* Relative humidity... minimums between 5 and 10 percent Wednesday
and Thursday.

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.