Weather Alert in New Mexico
Red Flag Warning issued February 20 at 2:36AM MST until February 20 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
AREAS AFFECTED: Northeast Plains; Central Highlands; East Central Plains
DESCRIPTION: ...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Persistently strong flow aloft, an area of low pressure at the surface over the northeast corner of New Mexico, and very dry fuels over northeast and east central parts of the state will result in critical fire weather conditions again today. Wind speeds will be stronger today than they were Thursday, with westerly gusts reaching 50 to 60 mph. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), East Central Plains (Zone 126), and Central Highlands (Zone 125) today from 9 AM to 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 12 and 19 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 Fractus Clouds?
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A fractus cloud (scud) is a fragmented, tattered cloud which has
likely been sheared off of another cloud. They are accessory clouds, meaning they
develop from parent clouds, and are named in a way which describes the original
cloud which contained them.
Fractus clouds which have originated from cumulus clouds are referred to as
cumulus fractus, while fractus clouds which have originated from stratus clouds
are referred to as stratus fractus. Under certain conditions a fractus cloud might
merge with another cloud, or develop into a cumulus cloud, but usually a
fractus cloud seen by itself will dissipate rapidly.
They are often observed on the leading and trailing edges of storm clouds,
and are a display of wind activity.
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Weather Topic: What is Graupel?
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Graupel is a form of precipitation that is created by atmospheric conditions
which cause supercooled water droplets to contact snow crystals and freeze to
their surface.
Sometimes known as soft hail or snow pellets, graupel is delicate and easily
destroyed by touch. Whereas hail usually falls during severe weather, graupel
doesn't require such conditions to form, and can form in mild precipitation
similar to situations which produce snowfall.
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