Station Name: RIO GRANDE BELOW COCHITI DAM, NM
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,233 feet

Nearest Address:
State Hwy 22
Cochiti, NM 87041
Sandoval County

GPS Coordinates: 35.618, -106.3239444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued April 26 at 4:16AM MDT until April 26 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 4:16 AM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT IN ZONES ALONG AND EAST OF I-25, AND ALSO OVER THE WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, BASIN, AND RANGE, DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH MONDAY FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Southwest wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph with very low humidity and dry vegetation will create widespread critical fire weather conditions this afternoon and early evening. Localized extremely critical conditions will occur across parts of the eastern plains. In addition, isolated virga showers will be capable of producing dry lightning this afternoon along and west of I-25 in the Northeast Highlands, and from Raton eastward along the Colorado border. An active storm track over the western US, and a persistent surface trough in the lee of the southern Rockies, will cause windy conditions to return to eastern areas with more critical fire weather conditions both Monday and Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104 and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and 125) today from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT, and Monday from noon to 8 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Today, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Monday, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 10 to 16 percent today, and 7 to 13 percent Monday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of these Red Flag Warnings. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Fire Weather Watch.

Red Flag Warning issued April 26 at 4:16AM MDT until April 26 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 4:16 AM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT IN ZONES ALONG AND EAST OF I-25, AND ALSO OVER THE WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, BASIN, AND RANGE, DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH MONDAY FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Southwest wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph with very low humidity and dry vegetation will create widespread critical fire weather conditions this afternoon and early evening. Localized extremely critical conditions will occur across parts of the eastern plains. In addition, isolated virga showers will be capable of producing dry lightning this afternoon along and west of I-25 in the Northeast Highlands, and from Raton eastward along the Colorado border. An active storm track over the western US, and a persistent surface trough in the lee of the southern Rockies, will cause windy conditions to return to eastern areas with more critical fire weather conditions both Monday and Tuesday. * AREA AND TIMING...Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106); Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124); West Central Mountains, Basin, and Range (Zones 105 and 109) today from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 60 mph. The strongest gusts will be over the mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 10 to 15 percent, except around 20 percent along the continental divide, and around 30 percent in the Chuska Mountains. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 26 at 4:16AM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 4:16 AM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT IN ZONES ALONG AND EAST OF I-25, AND ALSO OVER THE WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, BASIN, AND RANGE, DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH MONDAY FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Southwest wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph with very low humidity and dry vegetation will create widespread critical fire weather conditions this afternoon and early evening. Localized extremely critical conditions will occur across parts of the eastern plains. In addition, isolated virga showers will be capable of producing dry lightning this afternoon along and west of I-25 in the Northeast Highlands, and from Raton eastward along the Colorado border. An active storm track over the western US, and a persistent surface trough in the lee of the southern Rockies, will cause windy conditions to return to eastern areas with more critical fire weather conditions both Monday and Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104 and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and 125) today from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT, and Monday from noon to 8 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Today, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Monday, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 10 to 16 percent today, and 7 to 13 percent Monday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of these Red Flag Warnings. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Fire Weather Watch.

High Wind Warning issued April 26 at 2:37AM MDT until April 26 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 2:37 AM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, Guadalupe County, Northeast Highlands, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will drop visibility below a half mile at times in dust-prone locations.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued April 26 at 2:37AM MDT until April 26 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 2:37 AM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will drop visibility below one mile at times in dust-prone locations.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.