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National Weather Service:
Wind Advisory

Clayton, NM
Conditions as of 8:55 AM
Light Rain
Temperature: 59°
Wind: SSE 8 mph
Dew point:56°
Pressure:29.86 in.
Humidity: 90%
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Observed at: Clayton, NM
UV Index
  
4
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4
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5
 Mon 
Current forecast
Issued by the National Weather Service at 7:45 am MDT on October 11, 2008
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue to race northeast at 40 to 45 mph across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains as well as the northeast and east Central Plains through the morning and beyond. Through 10 am MDT the greatest concentration of rain will most likely be across the northeast and east Central Plains. The stronger thunderstorms will be capable of producing gusty winds between 35 and 50 mph...small hail and a few lightning strikes. Stronger storms are more likely this afternoon. A few areas that will be impacted by the activity include Eagle Nest...Cowles...Las Vegas...Roy...Conchas Lake...Raton and Clayton. Through 10 am expect rainfall amounts of one tenth to one quarter of an inch...but locally between a third and a half inch in the thunderstorms.
5 Day Forecast for ZIP Code 88415
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T-storms T-storms Chance of T-storms Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
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Forecast for Far Northeast Plains
Rest of Today
Mostly cloudy. Windy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe with large hail and damaging winds in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. South winds 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 50 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Windy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then scattered showers after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe with large hail and damaging winds. Lows in the 50s. South winds 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 50 mph.
Sunday
Windy. Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
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Extended forecast for Far Northeast Plains
  Sunday Night
Breezy. Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Colder. Lows in the 40s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph in the evening. Gusts up to 35 mph.
partlycloudy Columbus Day
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cooler. Highs in the 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
  Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Colder. Lows in the 30s.
partlycloudy Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Warmer. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
  Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
partlycloudy Wednesday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Warmer. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s.
  Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s.
partlycloudy Thursday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s.
  Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
partlycloudy Friday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s.
 
Almanac
Key: T = Trace of precipitation; MM = data not available
October 11, 2008
Normal high:71° Record high:89° (1962)
Normal low:43° Record low:27° (1946)
Sunrise:6:56 AM Moon Rise: 4:34 PM
Sunset:6:21 PM Moon Set: 3:27 AM
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Astronomy
Sunrise:06:56 AM (MDT) Moon Rise:04:34 PM (MDT)
Sunset:06:21 PM (MDT) Moon Set:03:27 AM (MDT)
Moon Phase
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Wind Advisory
Statement as of 4:28 am MDT on October 11, 2008

... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 9 am this morning to 9 PM
MDT this evening...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect from 9 am this morning to 9 PM
MDT this evening.

Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to about 50 mph will
develop mid to late morning and continue into at least early
evening. The strongest winds speeds are expected from the eastern
slopes of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains eastward across the
Central High plains and northeast Highlands. Strong cross winds
will impact the Interstate 25 and 40 corridors.

Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the Wind
Advisory area. Sudden gusts of wind may cause you to lose control
of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to cross winds.




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