Waarschuwingen Columbus Village Library, New Mexico

Brandgevaar

27-6 4:00 p.m. 16:00 – 29-6 2:00 a.m. 02:00

Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 10:32AM MDT until June 28 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ...MARGINALLY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY... A strong upper-level trough from the Pacific Northwest will bring breezy southwest winds for Gila National Forest and the Southern New Mexico Deserts on Saturday and Sunday. These winds will range from 15 to 25 mph with the strongest winds on Sunday. Combined with Min RH values in the teens, gusts up to 40 mph, and insufficient fuel recovery, these winds will raise fire weather conditions to near critical. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ. * TIMING...Saturday morning through Sunday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 100. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

National Weather Service

Overstroming

27-6 3:09 a.m. 03:09 – 27-6 5:00 a.m. 05:00

Flood Advisory issued June 26 at 9:09PM MDT until June 26 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following county, Luna. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 909 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Columbus, Carzalia Valley, Hermanas and Camp Ramsey. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

National Weather Service