Weather Alert in New Mexico
Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 7:15PM MST until February 19 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
AREAS AFFECTED: Northeast Plains
DESCRIPTION: ...RED FLAG WARNING THURSDAY FROM 12 TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FRIDAY FROM 1 TO 6 PM FOR THE EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Another round of strong west winds is forecast for the eastern plains of New Mexico Thursday afternoon. The strongest gusts will be in the East Central Plains, while the lowest humidity values will be in far northeastern New Mexico. Critical fire weather conditions may develop again on Friday in the East Central Plains when winds will likely be slightly stronger than Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon to 6 PM MST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...Red Flag Warning for Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Thursday from 12 PM until 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 30 and 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 10 and 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
INSTRUCTION: Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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Weather Topic: What is Rain?
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
Rain generally has a tendency to fall with less intensity over a greater period
of time, and when rainfall is more severe it is usually less sustained.
Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
depending on the season and regional influences. Cities have been shown to have
an observable effect on rainfall, due to an effect called the urban heat island.
Compared to upwind, monthly rainfall between twenty and forty miles downwind of
cities is 30% greater.
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