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RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 9:05PM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Severity: Severe / Alert
For area: Central Highlands
Description: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM WEDNESDAY FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU, WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, BASIN, AND RANGE, MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS, AND CENTRAL HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Strong winds and very low humidity will return Wednesday as an upper level trough passing north of New Mexico steers the jetstream over the state. A strong Pacific cold front moving through the area Wednesday will shift winds from the southwest to west then northwest as the day progresses. Cooler temperatures will also arrive behind the front however the coverage of single digit humidity will actually be greater. Winds will taper off Wednesday evening to alleviate critical fire weather. * AREA AND TIMING...Central Highlands (Zone 125) Wednesday from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Advisory: Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR TODAY HAS EXPIRED
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 9:05PM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Severity: Severe / Alert
For area: Northwest Plateau; West Central Mountains; Middle Rio Grande Valley; West Central Basin and Range; Sandia and Manzano Mountains
Description: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM WEDNESDAY FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU, WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, BASIN, AND RANGE, MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS, AND CENTRAL HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Strong winds and very low humidity will return Wednesday as an upper level trough passing north of New Mexico steers the jetstream over the state. A strong Pacific cold front moving through the area Wednesday will shift winds from the southwest to west then northwest as the day progresses. Cooler temperatures will also arrive behind the front however the coverage of single digit humidity will actually be greater. Winds will taper off Wednesday evening to alleviate critical fire weather. * AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central Mountains, Basin, and Range (Zones 105 and 109), Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) Wednesday from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The strongest winds will focus along the central mountain chain. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Advisory: Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

AIR QUALITY ALERT
Air Quality Alert issued May 13 at 8:46PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Severity: Unknown / Alert
For area: West Central Plateau; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Southwest Mountains; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood
Description: AQAABQ The smoke plume from the Greer Wildfire over eastern Arizona will continue to spread over portions of western and central NM overnight. * WHAT...Unhealthy air quality levels for sensitive groups due to wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Areas from the Arizona border north of Red Hill, northeastward to Fence Lake, El Morro, Acoma Pueblo, Albuquerque and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains. * WHEN...Tonight through 10 am Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For sensitive groups, limit intense or lengthy physical activity. It's OK to be active outside by take more breaks and do less intense activities. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. For people with asthma, follow your asthma action plan, if applicable, and keep quick relief medicine handy. Watch for symptoms and take action if needed. For people with heart disease, symptoms such as a fast pulse or heartbeat, shortness of breath, or unusual weakness may indicate a health problem. If you have any of these, call your health care provider. * HEALTH INFORMATION...Remember,your eyes are your best tools to determine if it is safe to be outside. Use the 5-3-1 Method available at https://nmtracking.doh.nm.gov/environment/air/FireAndSmoke.html. If visibility is: Under 5 miles, the air quality is unhealthy for young children, adults over age 65, pregnant women, and people with heart and/or lung disease, asthma or other respiratory illness. Outdoor activity should be minimized. Around 3 miles, young children, adults over age 65, pregnant women, and people with heart and/or lung disease, asthma or other respiratory illness should avoid all outdoor activities. Around 1 mile, the air quality is unhealthy for everyone. People should remain indoors and avoid all outdoor activities including running errands. Unless an evacuation has been issued, stay inside your home, indoor workplace, or in a safe shelter. For smoke forecast outlooks from the Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program please visit: https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net.

HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
High Wind Warning issued May 13 at 7:53PM MDT until May 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Severity: Severe / Update
For area: Central Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Guadalupe County; Eastern Lincoln County
Description: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Guadalupe County and Eastern Lincoln County. * WHEN...Noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles.

Advisory: People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY
Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 7:53PM MDT until May 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Severity: Moderate / Update
For area: Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Lower Rio Grande Valley; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Estancia Valley; Upper Tularosa Valley; Far Northeast Highlands; Harding County; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands
Description: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia Valley, Upper Tularosa Valley, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County and the San Agustin Plains and adjacent lowlands. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility at times.

Advisory: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.