Warnings, Artesia
Wind
5/25 5:00 PM 17:00 – 5/26 4:00 AM 04:00
Wind Advisory issued May 25 at 1:24AM MDT until May 25 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea County and Northern Lea County Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this morning to 10 PM MDT /11 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.
National Weather Service
Fire danger
5/25 3:00 PM 15:00 – 5/26 3:00 AM 03:00
Red Flag Warning issued May 25 at 2:54AM CDT until May 25 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX * AFFECTED AREA...Southeast New Mexico and adjacent parts of West Texas south through the Chinati Mountains. * TIMING...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Stronger gusts expected in the Guadalupe Mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent. * RFTI...8 or extreme. * IMPACTS...Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that may generate sparks. Extinguish smoking material in vehicles. Accidental ignitions will have the potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires. 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 and spread.
National Weather Service