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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Mountainair and Southwestern Torrance County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Mountainair and Southwestern Torrance County

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Torrance County, including the town of Mountainair, in effect until 3:30 p.m. MDT on Monday, June 9, 2025. Similarly, Torrance County Emergency Management has issued a Code Red alert for the same region. As

Strong Winds and Fire Danger Expected in Torrance County

Strong Winds and Fire Danger Expected in Torrance County

Torrance County and the surrounding region are bracing for extreme weather conditions as a high wind warning and red flag warning take effect this week. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a high wind warning from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM MDT on Tuesday, with wind

Torrance County Faces Fire and Snowfall Risks

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Torrance County Faces Fire and Snowfall Risks

The National Weather Service has issued a warning that a powerful storm system is expected to impact Torrance County and the Mountainair area from Thursday through Saturday, bringing high winds, blowing dust, and increased wildfire danger, along with potential snowfall in the nearby high terrain. On Thursday, strong southwest winds

High Wind and Fire Danger Threaten Torrance County and the Manzano Mountains

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High Wind and Fire Danger Threaten Torrance County and the Manzano Mountains

Please see the following related weather warning: Winter Storm to Impact Torrance County and Manzano Mountains with Snow and Strong Winds Torrance County and the Manzano Mountains face a significant weather threat today as powerful winds and critical fire conditions take hold across the region. The National Weather Service (NWS)

Fire Weather Watch Issued for Saturday: High Fire Risk Due to Low Humidity, Strong Winds, and Warm Temperatures

Fire Weather Watch Issued for Saturday: High Fire Risk Due to Low Humidity, Strong Winds, and Warm Temperatures

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Winter Storm Watch for Torrance County

Winter Storm Watch for Torrance County

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm watch beginning 5:00 AM Wednesday, November 6, 2024, through 5:00 PM Friday, November 8, 2024. During this period, the NWS announced, it is expected that there will likely be road closures, strong wind gusts,

Flood Watch Remains in Effect Until 10 PM MDT This Evening

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Flood Watch Remains in Effect Until 10 PM MDT This Evening

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch at 1:00 PM for the Estancia Valley, Manzano Mountains, and Sandia Mountains, which remains in effect until 10:00 PM this evening. Storms in the area can produce torrential rainfall at rates exceeding two inches per hour. Areas where the ground

Flood Watch Issued for Manzano Mountains and Estancia Valley

Flood Watch Issued for Manzano Mountains and Estancia Valley

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch, effective through late tonight, as flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be a possibility. This alert affects various parts of central, east central, north central, northeast, southeast, and west central New Mexico, encompassing areas along the Sandia

NWS Flood Watch

NWS Flood Watch

Flood Watch National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 224 PM MDT Thu Jul 18 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in

NWS Flood Watch

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NWS Flood Watch

The Albuquerque office of the National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for the Estancia Valley and the Manzano Mountains for tonight, July 17, 2024, through the entire evening. * WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE: Portions of central and north central New Mexico, including the

NWS Flood Watch

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NWS Flood Watch

WHAT: Flood Watch ISSUER: National Weather Service Albuquerque NM WHEN: 2:55 PM MDT Tue Jul 16 2024 WHERE: Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and

NWS Flash Flooding Watch

NWS Flash Flooding Watch

The Albuquerque office of the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood watch for the Estancia Valley and Manzano Mountains beginning tomorrow at 12:00 PM through 12:00 AM, July 11, 2024. NWS expects rain to fall at a rate of two inches per hour, which could

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

National Weather Service and Torrance County Emergency Management report severe thunderstorm warning with hail and flooding expected. Sixty mile per hour gusts also expected. Tonight’s fireworks in Mountainair are canceled. Severe Thunderstorm Warning NMC053-057-061-300230- /O.NEW.KABQ.SV.W.0137.240630T0144Z-240630T0230Z/ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Hard rain falling on a desert landscape

NWS issues local flood watch

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch beginning this morning, June 26, 2024, for the Estancia Valley and the Manzano Mountains this morning. The flood watch notice warned of flooding due to rain expected to fall at a rate of two inches per hour, as well as flash flooding

National Weather Service-Albuquerque Skywarn Storm Spotter Training

National Weather Service-Albuquerque Skywarn Storm Spotter Training

Learn the basics of thunderstorm development, severe thunderstorm structure, storm spotting techniques and procedures, and hazardous weather safety and preparedness information. For more information, please visit the National Weather Service-Albuquerque Skywarn page. * May 21, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM * Torrance County Commission Room, 205 South 9th

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