Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Cedar Crest NM

Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
253 AM MDT Mon May 19 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FROM NOON TO 8PM MDT FOR THE
MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS, AND WEST
CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND
HIGH FIRE DANGER...

.Another round of strong west winds and low humidity will create
critical fire weather conditions this afternoon in southwestern
and south-central New Mexico. Humidities will be higher than
yesterday so the high fire danger will generally be limited to the
southern portions of each of the zones in the Red Flag Warning.
Gusty showers and an isolated storm or two may enhance winds in
the Rio Grande Valley and Sandia and Manzano mountains during the
afternoon hours. Winds will shift from the west to the northwest
in the late afternoon behind a Pacific cold front.

NMZ106-109-124-200200-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0031.250519T1800Z-250520T0200Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley-West Central Basin and Range-
Sandia and Manzano Mountains-
253 AM MDT Mon May 19 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* AREA AND TIMING...Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106) and West
  Central Basin and Range (Zone 109) today from 12PM to 8PM MDT.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  to 50 mph on Monday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent along and south of US 60.

* 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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Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
231 AM MDT Mon May 19 2025

NMZ206>208-220-221-223-224-226-200100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.250519T1800Z-250520T0100Z/
West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including
Edgewood-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-South Central
Mountains-
231 AM MDT Mon May 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, West
  Central Mountains, West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains,
  Lower Rio Grande Valley, Central Highlands, South Central
  Highlands, and South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty showers and storms will enhance wind
  gusts during the afternoon in central New Mexico.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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