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Last Map Update: Sun, Apr 27, 2025 at 3:46:20 am MDT

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Sunday

High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories are in effect for much of the area. Blowing Dust Advisories are likely to follow later today. Dust Storm Warnings will be issued as conditions warrant on Sunday.

High Wind Warning SUNDAY 11 AM - 8 PM:
Sustained winds: SW 30 to 40 MPH
Peak gusts: Up to 60 MPH

Wind Advisory SUNDAY 11 AM - 8 PM:
Sustained winds: SW 25 to 35 MPH
Peak gusts: Up to 50 MPH

Actions to consider:
- Secure loose objects
- Difficult driving for high-profile vehicles
- Damage to trees and power lines

Sunday's winds and low humidity will lead to critical to EXTREME fire weather conditions across the area. Red Flag Warnings are in effect. While we’ve seen stronger winds this season, these are some the of the lowest RH values (8-12%) we’ve seen in the Sacramento mountains (7500+) during a high wind event this year.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Sunday between 11 AM and 9 PM MDT due to expected Critical to EXTREME Fire Weather Conditions.

Winds: Southwest 30-40 mph, Gusts to 60 MPH
Relative Humidity: 4 to 8% Lowlands, 8 to 12% Mountains (7500’+)
Fuels (Vegetation): Critically Dry!

Actions to consider:
- Avoid open flames or sparks
- Keep vehicles off dry grass
- Properly discard cigarettes

Widespread Blowing Dust is expected on Sunday afternoon.

Visibility: Widespread 2-3 miles southern desert areas; localized areas under ¼ mile
Timing: Noon to 7 PM

Greatest Risk for Dust:
I-10 between Deming and Las Cruces
NM-11 between Columbus and Deming
NM-9 between Columbus and El Paso
I-10 between El Paso and Las Cruces
NM-26 between Deming and Hatch

Widespread Blowing Dust is expected on Sunday afternoon.

Visibility: Widespread 2-3 miles southern desert areas; localized areas under ¼ mile
Timing: Noon to 7 PM

Greatest Risk for Dust:
I-10 between Deming and Las Cruces
NM-11 between Columbus and Deming
NM-9 between Columbus and El Paso
I-10 between El Paso and Las Cruces
NM-26 between Deming and Hatch

Strong winds develop again by Sunday afternoon across the Borderland. Expect winds of 30-40 mph with gusts of 50-65 mph. The southern desert areas (Hidalgo, Luna, Dona Ana, and El Paso Counties) will likely see some dense blowing dust and visibilities below one mile. Temperatures will be quite warm, some 5-10 degrees above normal.

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Scattered Severe Storms to Continue Over the Central and Southern Plains this Weekend; Snow in the Sierra Nevada

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