... High Wind Warning remains in effect until 10 PM MDT this
evening...
* location... the northwest plateau and Highlands... as well as
areas om the lower Chama River Valley.
* Winds... southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph.
* Timing... strong winds will peak through the afternoon and
evening.
* Visibility... occasionally reduced to between 2 and 5 miles in
dust prone areas and near construction sites... with additional
restrictions due to smoke in the late afternoon or evening
hours.
* Local impacts... strong Crosswinds can be expected especially
on north to south oriented roads including highways 491 and
371. Trash cans... lawn furniture and other lightweight or
outdoor items may become airborne. The magnitude of the high
winds on Saturday may result in downed trees and power lines...
and potential property damage.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Motorists should exercise caution while traveling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.
Remember... a High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent
or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
Four Corners Regional, NM
Current Conditions
73 °F
Haze
Updated — 6:00 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Local Radar
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Farmington
73 °F - Haze
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Durango
70 °F - Haze
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Cortez
69 °F - Haze
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Pagosa Springs
70 °F - Haze
Forecast for Four Corners Regional (87401)
Saturday
 Partly Cloudy
H 85° / L 39°
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Sunday
Partly Cloudy
H 70° / L 43°
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Monday
 Clear
H 77° / L 46°
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Tuesday
Clear
H 84° / L 45°
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Wednesday
Clear
H 84° / L 54°
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Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 85F. Windy. Winds from the South at 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Saturday NightPartly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Windy. Winds from the West at 5 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday NightClear. Low of 43F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 20 mph.
Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday NightClear. Low of 46F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday NightClear. Low of 45F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Wednesday NightPartly cloudy. Low of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 5 to 25 mph.
Statement as of 12:42 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
High Wind Warning
Statement as of 3:01 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Fire Weather Warning
... Red flag warning remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this
evening...
A red flag warning remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* Area and timing... northwest plateau and Highlands... west Central
Highlands... north central mountains and middle Rio Grande
Valley. Critical conditions will persist through this evening
before diminishing overnight.
* 20 foot winds... south to southwest winds strengthening to 25
to40 mph with gusts ranging from 50 to 60 mph.
* Relative humidity... minimum values will vary from 5 to 12
percent.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this red flag warning.
