Grants, NM

2:42 AM MDT on May 23, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 7064 ft
Lon: 107.8° W
Lat: 35.4° 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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Grants Weather at a Glance

Updated 1:53 AM MDT
Weather Station
Gallup (KGUP)
Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
63 °F
Feels Like 63 °F
Wind(mph)
8
Sunrise / Set
6:01 AM
8:15 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Clear 52 °F
Clear
Wednesday
Clear 88 °F
Clear
Wednesday Night
Clear 43 °F
Clear
Thursday
Clear 81 | 46 °F
Clear
Friday
Clear 81 | 46 °F
Clear
Saturday
Clear 77 | 25 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.98 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
14%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KGUP 230753Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 17/M11 A2998
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
63 °F
Dew Point
12 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
8 mph from SW
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
6.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 20 to 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 35 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 25 to 40 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 25F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 35 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 32F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the WSW 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 KGUP

Wednesday, 23
Clear
88 | 43 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Clear
81 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Clear
81 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Clear
77 | 25 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
75 | 32 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
81 | 36 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
84 | 39 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
84 | 43 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
84 | 43 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
84 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 20 to 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 16 | 81 | 18 73 | 28
Wind 15 mph SW mph 41 mph WSW 23 mph WSW
Humidity 19% % 8% 19%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 13% % 9% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.12], Average RMSE [1.88]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.98], Average RMSE [2.18] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 27 73 | 30 81 | 23 66 | 30
Wind 17 mph SW 31 mph SW 33 mph WSW 19 mph SW
Humidity 47% 19% 12% 25%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 2% 6% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.52], Average RMSE [1.46]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.95], Average RMSE [1.97] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 35 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 28 72 | 23 81 | 23 52 | 23
Wind 13 mph SSW 25 mph SW 33 mph WSW 18 mph SSW
Humidity 40% 15% 12% 30%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 7% 0% 6% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.24], Average RMSE [2.17]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.10], Average RMSE [1.89] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 25 to 40 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 25F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 35 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 25 72 | 27 72 | 19 45 | -1
Wind 13 mph South 32 mph SW 34 mph SW 13 mph WSW
Humidity 41% 18% 13% 14%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 1% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.66], Average RMSE [2.45]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.68], Average RMSE [2.84] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 32F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 27 | 7 66 | 21 72 | 16 52 | 0
Wind 2 mph SW 9 mph WSW 13 mph West 7 mph NNE
Humidity 40% 17% 11% 11%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 3% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.83], Average RMSE [2.43]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.98], Average RMSE [3.21] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 9 72 | 10 79 | 3 54 | 21
Wind 5 mph East 6 mph South 12 mph WSW 9 mph SW
Humidity 37% 9% 5% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.71], Average RMSE [2.91]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.90], Average RMSE [3.00] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | -19 75 | 10 81 | 5 55 | 18
Wind 6 mph SW 11 mph WSW 14 mph West 5 mph WSW
Humidity 7% 8% 5% 22%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.23], Average RMSE [2.57]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.73], Average RMSE [2.43] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 14 79 | 27 81 | 19 57 | 18
Wind 5 mph WSW 9 mph West 12 mph WNW 5 mph WNW
Humidity 33% 14% 9% 20%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.47], Average RMSE [2.81]
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 18 79 | 25 82 | 27 59 | 27
Wind 3 mph West 7 mph West 13 mph WNW 5 mph WNW
Humidity 32% 13% 12% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.65], Average RMSE [2.97]
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 25 75 | 41 81 | 25 59 | 23
Wind 2 mph West 6 mph WSW 11 mph West 6 mph WSW
Humidity 44% 28% 12% 23%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 10% 9% 8% 10%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:18 PM
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 19 77 | 36 81 | 19 61 | 14
Wind 4 mph SW 10 mph WSW 14 mph West 9 mph WSW
Humidity 34% 22% 9% 15%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% 8% 3% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:18 PM
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History & Almanac
May 23, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KGNT) 79 °F 41 °F
Record (KGNT) 91 °F (2000) 25 °F (1975)
Yesterday 88 °F 39 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 23, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:01 AM MDT 8:15 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:32 AM MDT 8:44 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:57 AM MDT 9:19 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:18 AM MDT 9:58 PM MDT
Moon 8:07 AM MDT 10:39 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 11m
Length of Day
14h 14m
Tomorrow will be 1m 15s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 5% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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78 °F
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75 °F
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75 °F
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74 °F
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72 °F
Tucumcari
51 °F
Taos
55 °F
Raton
55 °F
Silver City
57 °F
Las Vegas
58 °F
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Bateman 0 in 9300 ft
Chamita 0 in 8400 ft
Frisco Divide 0 in 8000 ft
Lookout Mountain 0 in 8500 ft
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Grants-Milan 65 °F N/A 1:53 AM MDT
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Gallup 63 °F Clear 1:53 AM MDT
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Wind Speed: 7.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 230° (SW)
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Rangers vs. Mariners 7:10 PM PDT on May 22, 2012 Rain Showers, 54 °F
Red Sox vs. Orioles 12:35 PM EDT on May 23, 2012 Thunderstorm, 77 °F
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Recreativo de Huelva vs. Valladolid 12:00 PM CEST on May 23, 2012 Clear, High 75° F/ 24° C
Numancia vs. Almería 12:00 PM CEST on May 23, 2012 Clear, High 80° F/ 27° C
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 83 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
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Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2012 Clear, 70 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2012 Clear, 72 °F
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Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
HADS Grants 2 S HCN NM, Grants, NM 69 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 6442 ft 12:25 AM MDT MADIS
RAWS GRANTS NM, Grants, NM 55 °F 7 °F 14% NNW  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 8620 ft 1:16 AM MDT MADIS
RAWS BLUEWATER RIDGE NM, Prewitt, NM 58 °F 11 °F 15% SSW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 8289 ft 2:05 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
at weather.Gov/abq... listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your
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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.