The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in New Mexico
Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.
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Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.
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WHAT: Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.
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WHERE: Rio Chama below Chamita.
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WHEN: Until further notice.
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IMPACTS: At 6.0 feet, Properties in the flood plain along the Rio Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to wells and septic tanks. These impacts will increase in severity at higher river levels.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- At 12:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 5.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Forecast: The river will oscillate below flood stage with a maximum value of 5.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
- Action stage is 5.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...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. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Properties in the flood plain along the Rio Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to wells and septic tanks. These impacts will increase in severity at higher river levels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 5.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a maximum value of 5.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Action stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 https://www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1000 AM MDT.
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 Monday morning at 1000 AM MDT.
RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM AREAWIDE BELOW SNOWPACK DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY
,FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM AREAWIDE BELOW SNOWPACK DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE,
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A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico dry and windy. Strong westerly winds are expected on both Monday and Tuesday, with the strongest winds across eastern New Mexico on Monday and across northern New Mexico on Tuesday. Very dry conditions are expected each afternoon. In fact, several hours of single digit humidity is expected for much of central and eastern New Mexico on Tuesday.
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AREA AND TIMING: Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central Mountains (Zone 105), Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109), North Central Mountains (Zone 120), Upper Rio Grande and Lower Chama River Valleys (Zone 121), Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zone 122), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) Monday from 10 AM until 10 PM, and Tuesday from 11 AM until 11 PM.
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20 FOOT WINDS: On Monday, west and northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. On Tuesday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY: On Monday, minimum values between 7 and 18 percent. On Tuesday, between 6 and 12 percent.
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IMPACTS: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
...RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM AREAWIDE BELOW SNOWPACK DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM AREAWIDE BELOW SNOWPACK DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE... .A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico dry and windy. Strong westerly winds are expected on both Monday and Tuesday, with the strongest winds across eastern New Mexico on Monday and across northern New Mexico on Tuesday. Very dry conditions are expected each afternoon. In fact, several hours of single digit humidity is expected for much of central and eastern New Mexico on Tuesday. * AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central Mountains (Zone 105), Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109), North Central Mountains (Zone 120), Upper Rio Grande and Lower Chama River Valleys (Zone 121), Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zone 122), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) Monday from 10 AM until 10 PM, and Tuesday from 11 AM until 11 PM. * 20 FOOT WINDS...On Monday, west and northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. On Tuesday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...On Monday, minimum values between 7 and 18 percent. On Tuesday, between 6 and 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Fire Weather Watch.
RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM AREAWIDE BELOW SNOWPACK DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY
,FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM AREAWIDE BELOW SNOWPACK DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE,
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A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico dry and windy. Strong westerly winds are expected on both Monday and Tuesday, with the strongest winds across eastern New Mexico on Monday and across northern New Mexico on Tuesday. Very dry conditions are expected each afternoon. In fact, several hours of single digit humidity is expected for much of central and eastern New Mexico on Tuesday.
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AREA AND TIMING: Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central Mountains (Zone 105), Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109), North Central Mountains (Zone 120), Upper Rio Grande and Lower Chama River Valleys (Zone 121), Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zone 122), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) Monday from 10 AM until 10 PM, and Tuesday from 11 AM until 11 PM.
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20 FOOT WINDS: On Monday, west and northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. On Tuesday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY: On Monday, minimum values between 7 and 18 percent. On Tuesday, between 6 and 12 percent.
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IMPACTS: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
...RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM AREAWIDE BELOW SNOWPACK DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM AREAWIDE BELOW SNOWPACK DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE... .A weather pattern conducive for large fire growth will continue through Wednesday as a broad trough develops over the western United States keeping the flow over New Mexico dry and windy. Strong westerly winds are expected on both Monday and Tuesday, with the strongest winds across eastern New Mexico on Monday and across northern New Mexico on Tuesday. Very dry conditions are expected each afternoon. In fact, several hours of single digit humidity is expected for much of central and eastern New Mexico on Tuesday. * AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central Mountains (Zone 105), Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109), North Central Mountains (Zone 120), Upper Rio Grande and Lower Chama River Valleys (Zone 121), Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zone 122), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) Monday from 10 AM until 10 PM, and Tuesday from 11 AM until 11 PM. * 20 FOOT WINDS...On Monday, west and northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. On Tuesday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...On Monday, minimum values between 7 and 18 percent. On Tuesday, between 6 and 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Fire Weather Watch.
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