Station Name: BLACK RIVER AT HARKEY CROSSING NR MALAGA, NM
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,146 feet

Nearest Address:
711 Black River Village Rd
Malaga, NM 88220
Eddy County

GPS Coordinates: 32.2359472, -104.1966472

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued April 16 at 9:52AM MDT until April 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:52 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible.

High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 12:05AM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:05 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible.

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 10:40PM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:40 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 7:00 AM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO ON FRIDAY... Dry and breezy weather pattern on Friday as subtropical jet flow aloft increases over the Southern Rockies. West winds peaking during the afternoon hours, especially over Lincoln National Forest where gusts up to 40 mph will be possible. Critically dry conditions continue, with relative humidity falling below 15%. Widespread tree mortality and dieback fuels will increase the wildfire risk in both the Gila and Lincoln National Forests as ERCs climb back above the average Friday into this weekend. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...From Noon to 8 PM Friday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 15 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...3 to 4, Near Critical. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 5:15AM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 5:15 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:00 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO TODAY... Dry and breezy weather pattern today as subtropical jet flow aloft increases over the Southern Rockies. West winds peak during the afternoon hours, especially over the Lincoln National Forest where gusts up to 40 mph will be possible. Critically dry conditions continue, with relative humidity falling below 15%. Widespread tree mortality and dieback fuels will increase the wildfire risk in both the Gila and Lincoln National Forests as ERCs climb back above the average. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...From Noon to 8 PM Friday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 15 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...3 to 4, Near Critical. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 2:01AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:01 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:15 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15%, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS, CULBERSON COUNTY AND THE NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN... * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * RFTI...6 or critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase potential for fire growth.