Grants, NM

5:40 AM MDT on May 22, 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 Watch, Fire Weather Warning (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Tropical Depression Alberto (North Atlantic) Tropical Storm Bud (East Pacific) Tropical Storm Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Jessica Parker
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Tropical Storm Alberto is expected to weaken to tropical depression strength on Tuesday as it accelerates northeastward through the western Atlantic Ocean. This system is expected to continue on a northeastward track through Wednesday and dissipate by Thursday. For more information on Tropical Storm Alberto and other tropical activity, please visit http://www.wunderground.com/tropical.

Meanwhile, a cold front pushing across the Eastern Valleys will reach the Eastern Seaboard with more unsettled weather activity. The front will stir up scattered showers and thunderstorms from portions of the Lower Great Lakes and Northeast southward into the Southeast and Central Gulf Coast states through the day. Areas along the Gulf Coast and across much of Florida and Texas will remain hot on Tuesday as daytime highs reach into the upper 80s and 90s.

To the west of this activity, a cold front will cross the Northwest, bringing rain showers with afternoon and evening thunderstorms to parts of the Northern Intermountain West and Northern Rockies. This frontal system will merge with another disturbance dropping out of southern Canada as it progresses eastward. Expect thunderstorm activity to spread into the Northern Plains ahead of this system. Storms in this region may turn severe with very large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, a stronger front from the Pacific will reach the Pacific Northwest with a cooler airmass and precipitation.

Elsewhere in the West, temperatures across the Desert Southwest will climb into the 100 to near 110 degree range on Tuesday.
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Tropical Storm Alberto is expected to weaken to tropical depression strength on Tuesday as it accelerates northeastward through the western Atlantic Ocean. This system is expected to continue on a northeastward track through Wednesday and dissipate by Thursday. For more information on Tropical Storm Alberto and other tropical activity, please visit http://www.wunderground.com/tropical.

Meanwhile, a cold front pushing across the Eastern Valleys will reach the Eastern Seaboard with more unsettled weather activity. The front will stir up scattered showers and thunderstorms from portions of the Lower Great Lakes and Northeast southward into the Southeast and Central Gulf Coast states through the day. Areas along the Gulf Coast and across much of Florida and Texas will remain hot on Tuesday as daytime highs reach into the upper 80s and 90s.

To the west of this activity, a cold front will cross the Northwest, bringing rain showers with afternoon and evening thunderstorms to parts of the Northern Intermountain West and Northern Rockies. This frontal system will merge with another disturbance dropping out of southern Canada as it progresses eastward. Expect thunderstorm activity to spread into the Northern Plains ahead of this system. Storms in this region may turn severe with very large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, a stronger front from the Pacific will reach the Pacific Northwest with a cooler airmass and precipitation.

Elsewhere in the West, temperatures across the Desert Southwest will climb into the 100 to near 110 degree range on Tuesday.
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Grants Weather at a Glance

Updated 4:53 AM MDT
Weather Station
Gallup (KGUP)
Elevation
6473 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
46 °F
Feels Like 46 °F
Wind(mph)
0
Sunrise / Set
6:01 AM
8:14 PM
Moon
New Moon
Today
Clear 86 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 46 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 84 | 48 °F
Clear
Thursday
Clear 79 | 45 °F
Clear
Friday
Clear 79 | 43 °F
Clear
Saturday
Clear 73 | 34 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.75 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
24%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KGUP 221053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP074 T00781117
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
46 °F
Dew Point
11 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
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
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 35 mph.
Friday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 79F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 25 to 40 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 43F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 40 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 34F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 30 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 32F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 25 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. 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

Tuesday, 22
Clear
86 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 23
Clear
84 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Clear
79 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Clear
79 | 43 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Clear
73 | 34 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
75 | 32 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
81 | 37 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
82 | 41 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
84 | 39 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
81 | 39 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 1:30 AM MDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 9 | 84 | 0 68 | 9
Wind 5 mph SW mph 26 mph WSW 18 mph WSW
Humidity 26% % 3% 9%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% % 17% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.20], Average RMSE [1.93]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.98], Average RMSE [2.19] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:30 AM MDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 16 79 | 12 82 | 5 72 | 18
Wind 14 mph SW 34 mph WSW 41 mph WSW 23 mph SW
Humidity 21% 8% 5% 13%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 2% 22% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.78], Average RMSE [1.42]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.91], Average RMSE [1.99] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:30 AM MDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 35 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 30 73 | 19 79 | 23 59 | 23
Wind 19 mph SW 28 mph WSW 31 mph WSW 19 mph SW
Humidity 34% 12% 12% 24%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 18% 22% 3% 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 [1.47], Average RMSE [2.16]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.93], Average RMSE [1.71] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:30 AM MDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 79F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 25 to 40 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 43F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 40 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 30 72 | 30 75 | 25 59 | 28
Wind 14 mph SSW 33 mph SW 37 mph SW 21 mph SW
Humidity 49% 21% 15% 31%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 1% 3% 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 good. MaxT RMSE [1.74], Average RMSE [2.48]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.60], Average RMSE [2.78] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:30 AM MDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 34F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 30 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 28 72 | 25 72 | 14 48 | 14
Wind 6 mph South 17 mph SSW 27 mph SW 12 mph SW
Humidity 45% 16% 11% 24%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 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 [1.78], Average RMSE [2.38]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.82], Average RMSE [3.09] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:30 AM MDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 32F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 10 70 | 23 73 | 16 52 | 23
Wind 5 mph SSW 17 mph SW 22 mph WSW 12 mph WSW
Humidity 40% 16% 10% 31%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 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 fair. MaxT RMSE [2.74], Average RMSE [2.83]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.96], Average RMSE [3.04] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:30 AM MDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 7 66 | 12 79 | 16 52 | 16
Wind 3 mph SSW 8 mph SW 11 mph West 5 mph NE
Humidity 31% 12% 9% 23%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 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 [2.22], Average RMSE [2.57]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.75], Average RMSE [2.45] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:30 AM MDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 16 77 | 30 81 | 14 54 | 7
Wind 2 mph SE 8 mph SW 11 mph West 5 mph West
Humidity 36% 17% 7% 14%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 3% 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 fair. MaxT RMSE [2.59], Average RMSE [2.82]
Source: BestForecast at 1:30 AM MDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 16 79 | 19 81 | 12 55 | 9
Wind 3 mph WSW 6 mph WSW 11 mph West 5 mph North
Humidity 34% 11% 7% 15%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 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 poor. MaxT RMSE [3.66], Average RMSE [2.94]
Source: BestForecast at 1:30 AM MDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 9 75 | 27 79 | 16 54 | 19
Wind 3 mph SW 7 mph WSW 11 mph West 7 mph WSW
Humidity 24% 16% 8% 24%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 3% 5% 11%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:17 PM
Source: BestForecast at 1:30 AM MDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 19 77 | 43 79 | 30 55 | 27
Wind 5 mph SW 10 mph WSW 13 mph WSW 9 mph WSW
Humidity 40% 28% 16% 33%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 17% 20% 23% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:17 PM
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History & Almanac
May 22, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KGNT) 78 °F 41 °F
Record (KGNT) 92 °F (1984) 27 °F (1998)
Yesterday 90 °F 37 °F
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 22, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:01 AM MDT 8:14 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:33 AM MDT 8:43 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:57 AM MDT 9:18 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:19 AM MDT 9:57 PM MDT
Moon 7:15 AM MDT 9:54 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 10m
Length of Day
14h 12m
Tomorrow will be 1m 18s longer.
New Moon, 2% of the Moon is Illuminated
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New Moon
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Grants-Milan 51 °F N/A 4:53 AM MDT
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Gallup 46 °F Clear 4:53 AM MDT
Albuquerque Double Eagle 57 °F Clear 5:35 AM MDT
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Wind Speed: 0.0 kts.
Wind Dir: N/A
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KGUP 221053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP074 T00781117

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Tigers vs. Indians 7:05 PM EDT on May 22, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 63 °F
Royals vs. Yankees 7:05 PM EDT on May 22, 2012 Chance of Rain, 65 °F
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Cartagena vs. Córdoba CF 9:00 PM CEST on May 22, 2012 Partly Cloudy, High 82° F/ 28° C
Villarreal B vs. Girona 9:00 PM CEST on May 22, 2012 Overcast, High 71° F/ 22° C
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Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2012 Clear, 68 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 72 °F
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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
HADS Grants 2 S HCN NM, Grants, NM 59 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 6442 ft 4:25 AM MDT MADIS
RAWS GRANTS NM, Grants, NM 45 °F 45 °F 7 °F 21% ENE  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 8620 ft 5:16 AM MDT MADIS
RAWS BLUEWATER RIDGE NM, Prewitt, NM 51 °F - 5 °F 15% SSW  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 8289 ft 5:05 AM MDT MADIS
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High Wind Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:28 AM MDT on May 22, 2012

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

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a high
wind watch... which is 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
favorite media outlet.






Fire Weather Watch, Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:05 AM MDT on May 22, 2012

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

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire
Weather Watch... which is in effect from Thursday morning through
Thursday evening. A red flag warning remains in effect from noon
today to 8 PM MDT this evening. A red flag warning remains in
effect from 10 am to 11 PM MDT Wednesday.

* Area and timing... northwest Highlands... northeast
Highlands... Sandia and Manzano and Gallinas Mountains. Critical
conditions will develop by midday today... then diminish near
sunset this evening. On Wednesday critical conditions are
expected to develop by mid morning... then persist through the
late evening hours. On Thursday... critical conditions will
develop by midday... then diminish by sunset.

* 20 foot winds... southwest to west sustained at 15 to 30 mph
with gusts to around 40 mph this afternoon. Southwest to west
winds will increase Wednesday... becoming sustained at 25 to 40
mph with occasional gusts as high as 50 or 60 mph. West winds on
Thursday will be sustained at 20 to 35 mph with gusts to around
45 mph.

* Relative humidity... minimums ranging from 5 to 10 percent this
afternoon. Humidities fall to 5 to 10 percent by midday
Wednesday and persist through late evening. Five to 10 percent
minimum rh expected Thursday afternoon.

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.