Weather Alert in New Mexico
Red Flag Warning issued February 24 at 12:44PM CST until February 25 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Eastern Culberson County; Reeves County Plains
DESCRIPTION: ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST/ 8 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE SACRAMENTO, GUADALUPE, DELAWARE, AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS AND ADJACENT PLAINS OF NEW MEXICO AND CULBERSON AND REEVES COUNTIES... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST/ 10 AM MST TO 8 PM CST/ 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, WESTERN PERMIAN BASIN, AND UPPER TRANS PECOS... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM CST/ 10 AM MST to 8 PM CST/ 7 PM MST Wednesday. * WINDS...West/Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * RFTI...3 to 6 or near critical to critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS...Dry WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
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 will increase potential for fire growth.
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Weather Topic: What is Snow?
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Snow is precipitation taking the form of ice crystals. Each ice crystal, or snowflake,
has unique characteristics, but all of them grow in a hexagonal structure.
Snowfall can last for sustained periods of time and result in significant buildup
of snow on the ground.
On the earth's surface, snow starts out light and powdery, but as it begins to melt
it tends to become more granular, producing small bits of ice which have the consistency of
sand. After several cycles of melting and freezing, snow can become very dense
and ice-like, commonly known as snow pack.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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