Weather Alert in New Mexico
High Wind Warning issued February 18 at 5:13AM MST until February 18 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
AREAS AFFECTED: West Central Plateau; Southwest Mountains
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...West Central Plateau including Gallup, and the Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a moderately high probability of snow squalls across the West Central Plateau this afternoon and early evening capable of producing brief periods of near zero visibility, a flash freeze, and a quick inch or so of snow that will make driving treacherous.
INSTRUCTION: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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Weather Topic: What is Rain?
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
Rain generally has a tendency to fall with less intensity over a greater period
of time, and when rainfall is more severe it is usually less sustained.
Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
depending on the season and regional influences. Cities have been shown to have
an observable effect on rainfall, due to an effect called the urban heat island.
Compared to upwind, monthly rainfall between twenty and forty miles downwind of
cities is 30% greater.
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