Station Name: PECOS RIVER NEAR MALAGA, NM
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,920 feet

Nearest Address:
McDonald Road
Malaga, NM 88263
Eddy County

GPS Coordinates: 32.20754167, -104.023875

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued April 25 at 6:17AM MDT until April 25 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 6:17 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 9:00 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY, AND ESPECIALLY SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND ADDITIONALLY WEST TEXAS ON SUNDAY... .A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over the Four Corners region will keep our area dry, and increase the winds today and Sunday. This will elevate fire danger to critical across Southwest and South Central New Mexico, as well as Far West Texas. Wind gusts, from the southwest, will increase up to 40 mph today, and up to 50 mph or greater Sunday. Minimum relative humidity will range from 10-15 percent lowlands to 15- 20 percent mountains. Widespread tree mortality and die back fuels will increase the wildfire risk as ERCs climb to 85-90 percentile. The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southwest and South Central New Mexico, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...New Mexico Fire Weather Zones 110, 111, 112, and 113, including the Southwest Mountains and Gila NF, the Southwest Deserts and Lowlands, the South Central Lowlands, the Southern Rio Grande Valley, and the Sacramento and Capitan Mountains. * TIMING...winds both days increasing after 10 am, and peaking in middle to late afternoon. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph Saturday. Increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph Sunday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 84. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...4 to 7, Near Critical to 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 25 at 6:17AM MDT until April 26 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 6:17 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 9:00 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY, AND ESPECIALLY SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND ADDITIONALLY WEST TEXAS ON SUNDAY... .A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over the Four Corners region will keep our area dry, and increase the winds today and Sunday. This will elevate fire danger to critical across Southwest and South Central New Mexico, as well as Far West Texas. Wind gusts, from the southwest, will increase up to 40 mph today, and up to 50 mph or greater Sunday. Minimum relative humidity will range from 10-15 percent lowlands to 15- 20 percent mountains. Widespread tree mortality and die back fuels will increase the wildfire risk as ERCs climb to 85-90 percentile. The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southwest and South Central New Mexico, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...New Mexico Fire Weather Zones 110, 111, 112, and 113, including the Southwest Mountains and Gila NF, the Southwest Deserts and Lowlands, the South Central Lowlands, the Southern Rio Grande Valley, and the Sacramento and Capitan Mountains. * TIMING...winds both days increasing after 10 am, and peaking in middle to late afternoon. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph Saturday. Increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph Sunday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 84. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...4 to 7, Near Critical to 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 25 at 11:34AM CDT until April 26 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 10:34 AM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 6:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Higher winds and gusts in the mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * RFTI...6 to 8 or critical to extreme. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (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.

High Wind Warning issued April 25 at 10:29AM MDT until April 27 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 10:29 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ Sunday to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Monday. * 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 25 at 10:29AM MDT until April 27 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 10:29 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Sunday to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.