Weather Alert in New Mexico
Red Flag Warning issued March 13 at 1:23PM MDT until March 15 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
AREAS AFFECTED: Capitan And Sacramento Mountains
DESCRIPTION: ...CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ACROSS SOUTHWEST, SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... High pressure nudging in from the west is causing temperatures to be well above seasonal averages, and relative humidity to be critically low. Daily highs this weekend will average over 10 degrees above normal, as relative humidity drops into the low teens and single-digits both days, with very poor overnight recovery. A two-day trough passage to our north will add increased winds mid afternoon on Saturday, which will continue and further strengthen overnight into Sunday. These winds combined with single digit RH's, warm temperatures, and drying fuels will lead to critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions across the Sacramento mountains, which is in effect from 3 PM Saturday to 6 PM MDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113, the Capitan and Sacramento Mountains, including the Lincoln National Forest. * TIMING...Mid afternoon Saturday, Saturday night, through Sunday afternoon. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 to 10 percent, recovering only to 18-28 percent overnight * TEMPERATURES...Above normal, up to 76. * WIND...West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph on Saturday. Northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * HUMIDITY...7 to 14 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...is located on the eastern slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI... 4 to 5 Marginally critical to critical. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
INSTRUCTION: 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.
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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
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their surface.
Sometimes known as soft hail or snow pellets, graupel is delicate and easily
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doesn't require such conditions to form, and can form in mild precipitation
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