Weather Alert in New Mexico
Red Flag Warning issued February 19 at 6:09PM MST until February 20 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
AREAS AFFECTED: Northeast Plains; East Central Plains
DESCRIPTION: ...RED FLAG WARNING FRIDAY FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS AND THE 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 areas will result in critical fire weather conditions for the eastern plains and central highlands on Friday. Drier conditions are forecast across the eastern half of the Central Highlands on Friday, compared to today. The strongest winds are still forecast Friday, when gusts will reach up to 50 to 60 mph across much of northeast and east central New Mexico. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104) and the East Central Plains (Zone 126) on Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For Friday, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Friday, minimum values between 12 and 17 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 is Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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