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The combination of low relative humidities around 25-30 percent,<br /> gusty winds around 20 mph, and extremely dry fuels will lead to an<br /> increased fire danger both Saturday and Sunday. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily<br /> ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to<br /> properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other<br /> flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if<br /> operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep<br />

At 517 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking high based thunderstorms<br /> capable of producing strong outflow winds along a line extending<br /> from 13 miles east of Pueblo Depot to near Boone. Movement was east<br /> at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Fowler, Olney Springs, Boone, and Crowley.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 518 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7<br /> miles northwest of Tatum, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Caprock.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to<br />

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda<br /> Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the<br /> Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br /> from shore into deeper water.<br /> Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. If<br /> caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the<br /> current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If<br />

The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Dust Advisory for...<br /> West central Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 530 PM MDT. * At 447 PM MDT, a dust channel was 5 miles northeast of Road Forks,<br /> moving southwest at 35 mph. HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong wind in excess<br /> of 40 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. This includes Interstate 10 between Lordsburg and the Arizona State<br /> Line. Locations impacted include...<br />

Dry, hot, and breezy conditions are expected Saturday. The ongoing<br /> drought has led to abnormally dry dead surface fuels across the region.<br /> Min RH values of 25 to 35%, wind gusts to around 20 mph, and afternoon<br /> high temperatures mainly into the 90s will lead to increased fire<br /> danger from mid morning through early evening Saturday. Conditions<br /> Sunday may be similar ahead of an approaching cold front, with an<br /> additional Increased Fire Danger statement likely to be issued.

At 552 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over<br /> Capitola, or 9 miles west of Longworth, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Rotan, Roby, Sylvester, Hobbs, Longworth, Mccaulley, Gannon, Busby,<br /> and Capitola.<br />

At 552 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over<br /> Val Verde Park, or near Del Rio, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Del Rio, Standart, Amanda, Laughlin AFB, Val Verde Park, and<br /> Escondido Estates.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 558 PM CDT/458 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong<br /> thunderstorm 11 miles south of Malaga, or 25 miles south of Carlsbad.<br /> This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Eddy,<br /> northwestern Reeves and northeastern Culberson Counties.<br />

At 458 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 30<br /> miles southeast of Elkins, or 42 miles east of Roswell, moving<br /> southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Mainly rural areas of east central Chaves County.<br /> Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening<br />