... Red flag warning remains in effect from 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/
this afternoon to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening...
The combination of relative humidity values ranging from near 10
to 15 percent... 20 foot wind speeds of 20 to 25 mph and high
fire danger will result in hazardous fire weather conditions this
afternoon into early evening.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that may generate
Sparks. Accidental ignitions will have the potential to grow
quickly into dangerous wind-driven wildfires.
National Weather Service:
Fire Weather Warning
Artesia, NM
Current Conditions
61 °F
Clear
Calm
27 °F
29.82 in
27%
10.0 miles
Artesia, NM
Updated — 9:50 AM MDT on March 19, 2010
Local Radar
Forecast for Eddy County Plains (88210)
Friday
 Partly Cloudy
H 72° / L 31°
|
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
H 43° / L 25°
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Sunday
Clear
H 61° / L 32°
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Monday
Partly Cloudy
H 72° / L 45°
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Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
H 74° / L 43°
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Today
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 15 to 25 mph.
TonightMostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the evening...then a chance of rain or snow after midnight. Windy. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in the morning...then a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Much colder. Highs in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Saturday NightMostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the west after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunday NightPartly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
Monday
Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the lower 70s.
Monday NightMostly clear. Not as cool. Lows in the mid 40s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Tuesday NightPartly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
Statement as of 7:22 am MDT on March 19, 2010/
Fire Weather Warning
