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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

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Wildfire Smoke from Arizona Prompts Air Quality Alert for Torrance County

The New Mexico Department of Health and the National Weather Service have issued an Air Quality Alert in effect through 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, for Torrance County, including Mountainair and surrounding areas. The alert is due to unhealthy air quality levels for sensitive groups, as wildfire smoke from

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Fire Weather Conditions Expected to Intensify Across Torrance County Through Midweek

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Tuesday and Wednesday across much of central New Mexico, including Torrance County and the Mountainair area, as strong winds and critically low humidity levels create dangerous conditions for wildfire ignition and rapid spread. While the most immediate

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwestern Torrance County

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 9:15 p.m. MDT on Sunday, May 4, 2025, for portions of northwestern Torrance County, along with Bernalillo County and southwestern Santa Fe County. As of 8:29 p.m., radar indicated a severe

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Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Warning in Effect

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east-central Torrance County until 5:45 p.m. MDT Sunday, May 4, 2025. Similarly, a flash flooding alert for arroyos in the Albuquerque area has been issued. Nonetheless, it is likely that there will be flooding impact

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High Wind Watch and Red Flag Warnings Issued for Torrance County and the Mountainair Area

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued multiple weather alerts for Torrance County and the surrounding region, warning of dangerous conditions through the weekend into Sunday evening. A High Wind Watch is in effect for Sunday, April 27, 2025, with southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts

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Winter Weather Advisory in Effect for Sandia and Manzano Mountains Through Saturday Night

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque at 7:31 PM on Friday, April 18, 2025, for the Sandia and Manzano Mountains, including Edgewood and parts of Torrance County, remaining in effect until 11:59 PM MDT on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Forecasters

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Red Flag Warnings Issued for Torrance County Through Thursday Due to Fire Weather Conditions

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued consecutive Red Flag Warnings for central and northern New Mexico, including Torrance County and the Mountainair area, due to increasingly dangerous fire weather conditions. The first warning is in effect from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM MDT on Wednesday, April

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Red Flag Warning in Effect Sunday for Torrance County and Surrounding Areas

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning for Sunday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. MDT, as critical fire weather conditions are expected to impact much of central and eastern New Mexico, including Torrance County and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains.

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Estancia Valley

The expected winter weather warning from the National Weather Service has arrived. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Estancia Valley, including Mountainair, in effect until 12:00 PM MDT on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Snowfall and gusty winds are expected to impact

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An Update Regarding the Projected Late-Season Storm

While the National Weather Service has not issued a weather warning or alert regarding the expected winter storm, it has made three projections of the potential snowfall, as seen in the image above, with our area projected to receive less than one inch of snow on the low end, two

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Red Flag Warning Issued for Torrance County and Mountainair on Saturday

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning for Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, affecting large portions of eastern New Mexico, including Torrance County and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains. The warning is due to strong west winds,

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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

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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

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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)

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Sandia and Manzano Mountains

At 7:40 PM on January 7, 2025, the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Albuquerque office issued a winter weather advisory for the Sandia and Manzano Mountains. This advisory will be in effect until 8:00 AM on January 8, 2025. What to Expect The NWS reported that residents should

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Winter Weather Returns Midweek with Snow and Cold Temperatures

The Albuquerque office of the National Oceanagraphic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a special weather statement for next week. After a stretch of record-breaking warmth, winter will make a strong comeback this week across northern and central New Mexico, bringing widespread snowfall and significantly colder temperatures. Starting Tuesday through

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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.

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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,

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Torrance County

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 680, effective until 10:00 PM MDT on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The watch covers several counties in New Mexico, including Chaves, Curry, De Baca, Eddy, Guadalupe, Harding, Lea, Lincoln, Mora, Quay, Roosevelt, San Miguel, and Torrance. Residents

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NWS Flood Watch for July 26, 2024

Flood Watch in Effect for Central and Southwest New Mexico National Weather Service Albuquerque, NM 1035 PM MDT Thu Jul 25, 2024 The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch that remains in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues

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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

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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

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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

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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