Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
521 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT ACROSS EASTERN NEW MEXICO AND THE
UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY LATE MORNING THROUGH EVENING DUE TO
STRONG WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE...
.Southwest winds will increase today ahead of a disturbance over
the Great Basin. 20 foot winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to
40 mph, relative humidity falling to or below 10 percent for a
few hours, high Haines and dry fine fuels will result in critical
fire weather conditions late morning through early evening.
Critical fire weather conditions wane after sunset as winds taper
off and relative humidity rises.
NMZ104-121-123-125-126-020200-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0024.240501T1700Z-240502T0200Z/
Northeast Plains-
Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley-
Northeast Highlands-Central Highlands-East Central Plains-
521 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast
Highlands (Zone 123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), East Central
Plains (Zone 126) and the Upper Rio Grande Valley (Zone 121)
late morning through evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with peak
gusts of 35 to 40 mph Wednesday afternoon.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling to 6 to 10 percent Wednesday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
340 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024
COZ232-233-237-020145-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0031.240501T1800Z-240502T0300Z/
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands-
340 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 232, 233, AND 237...
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 232, 233 and 237.
* Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.
* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire
growth and spread.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
340 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024
COZ224-020145-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0030.240502T1800Z-240503T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0031.240501T1800Z-240502T0300Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
340 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 224...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 224.
* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent.
* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire
growth and spread.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
325 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
OKZ001-TXZ001-002-006-007-011-012-016-012100-
/O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0018.240501T1700Z-240502T0200Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-
325 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES...
* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron. In Texas...Dallam...
Sherman...Hartley...Moore...Oldham...Potter and Deaf Smith.
* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent.
* Red Flag Threat Index...4 to 6.
* Timing...12 PM CDT through 9 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.
&&
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit...
www.weather.gov/ama
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
728 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.
.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
If you are in the advisory area, remain alert to possible flooding
or the possibility of the advisory being upgraded to a warning.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1000 AM MDT.
&&
NMC039-021600-
/O.EXT.KABQ.FL.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240503T1800Z/
/CMTN5.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
728 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Bankfull stage. Properties immediately
adjacent to the river upstream of the bridge on SR-74 and
especially near the junction with the Rio Ojo Caliente may see
water encroach onto low lying areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 5.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 5.7 feet this evening. It
will then fall to 5.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will rise to
5.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall to 5.4
feet Friday morning. It will rise to 5.5 feet early Friday
afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood
stage.
- Action stage is 5.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am MDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Rio Chama
Chamita 6.0 5.5 Wed 7 am 5.5 5.4 5.4
&&
LAT...LON 3608 10615 3610 10611 3606 10607 3603 10610
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ANM
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
340 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024
COZ224-020145-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0030.240502T1800Z-240503T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0031.240501T1800Z-240502T0300Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
340 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 224...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 224.
* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent.
* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire
growth and spread.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1209 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024
COZ058>089-093>099-021815-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1209 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Isolated thunderstorms developing over the central mountains at
midday will spread across the Rampart Range, Palmer Divide and
far eastern plains by mid to late afternoon. The main threats from
any thunderstorms that develop will be gusty winds 40 to 45 mph,
hail up to one half inch in diameter and cloud to ground
lightning. One or two of the thunderstorms across the far eastern
plains, specifically across Kiowa, Bent and Prowers counties,
could become strong late this afternoon into this evening,
producing wind gusts up to 55 mph and hail the size of nickels.
1 to 3 inches of new snow will be possible across the central
mountains this afternoon and evening, with the greatest amounts
expected to fall across the higher elevations of Lake County.
Critical fire weather conditions are expected across the San Luis
Valley and portions of the southeast plains between noon and 9 PM
today due to low humidity values and gusty afternoon winds.
Please avoid all outdoor activities that could start a fire.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Critical fire weather conditions will remain possible across the
San Luis Valley through the rest of the work week, as well as into
early next week, with breezy afternoon winds expected across the
Valley.
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to
be possible across higher terrain and immediate adjacent plains
through the work week into the weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.
$$
10/23
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1040 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024
COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-021645-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
1040 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024 /1140 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024/
This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...
A few surface based thunderstorms may develop in northeast Colorado
late this afternoon. An isolated marginally severe storm is
possible, mainly between 4 PM and 7 PM MDT. A brief landspout cannot
be ruled out.
Elevated thunderstorms may abruptly develop along and north of
Interstate 70 in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska late this
evening. A few severe storms capable of producing large hail are
possible, mainly between 10 PM and 2 AM CDT. Storms will rapidly
exit the region (into south-central and southeast Nebraska),
thereafter.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...
Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated to develop over portions of
northeast Colorado and northwest Kansas Friday afternoon. Severe
storms capable of producing damaging winds are possible, mainly late
Friday afternoon and Friday evening, as storms increase in coverage
and track southeast toward southwestern and south-central Kansas.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be required.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1007 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024
COZ030>051-021615-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
1007 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024
This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A cold front is expected to track south across Colorado from late
this morning through this evening, with gusty north winds
developing behind the front. Scattered showers and a few
thunderstorms are also forecast to develop behind the front this
afternoon and evening. A couple stronger storms are possible
across the eastern plains, with small hail and gusty winds. The
strongest storms may produce hail up to one inch in diameter.
Rain will come to an end late tonight as drier air moves in.
Across the mountains, this front will bring light snow, mainly
above 9,500 feet. 1-4 inches of snow is possible in favored
terrain.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Elevated fire weather conditions are possible for South Park and the
southern foothills Thursday afternoon. Multiple rounds of weak
systems should bring light snow to the mountains and scattered
showers to the foothills and plains mainly Friday through Sunday.
Coverage increases Friday then becomes isolated by this weekend.
Heavy snow or severe thunderstorms are not expected.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight, but any
reports of hail or gusty winds will be appreciated.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
401 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024
COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-021015-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-
Upper Gunnison River Valley-Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-
Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
401 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024
This hazardous weather outlook is for eastern Utah and western
Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A cold front will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms, as
well as mountain snow to the northern half of the area today.
Snow accumulations of 1-3 inches are possible, along with
storms capable of producing lightning, gusty winds and small
hail.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Temperatures will drop 5-10 degrees Thursday behind the front and
a few isolated showers are possible again across northeast Utah
and northwest Colorado. Warm and dry conditions return for the
weekend followed by another likely cooler and wetter spell to
start next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
348 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-020900-
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
348 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024 /248 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
south central Kansas, southwest Kansas, and west central Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Isolated to widely scattered severe thunderstorms will be possible
east of highway 283 and south of the I-70 corridor between 4pm and
10 pm today. Hail larger than 2 inches and wind gusts up to 70 mph
will be the main hazards. A isolated tornado or two cannot be
completely ruled out.
Elevated to near critical fire weather will exist west of Meade
today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Thunderstorms will be possible almost each day from Thursday
through Monday. On Thursday a few strong to marginally severe
thunderstorms will be possible east of highway 182. The main
hazard will be gusty winds and hail up to the size of a quarter.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activating may be needed between 4pm and 10pm east of
highway 283 and south of the I-70 corridor.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
323 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-012100-
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-
Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
Palo Duro Canyon-
323 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandles.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Critical fire weather conditions are expected across the western
Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles this afternoon. A Red Flag Warning
is in effect for this area on Wednesday from noon until 9 PM CDT.
Thunderstorms may develop Wednesday afternoon and evening across
mainly the eastern half of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. If
storms form, a few may become severe, with very large hail and
damaging winds the primary hazards. Additionally, a tornado or two
cannot be ruled out.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Additional thunderstorms may develop Friday through Sunday across
parts of the area. Any storms that form are expected to remain
below severe levels at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed between 4 PM and 10 PM CDT today.
Area fire managers and emergency officials should be alert for
critical fire weather conditions Wednesday afternoon and evening.
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