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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
353 PM MDT Tue Oct 9 2018

...FIRST FREEZE OF THE SEASON EXPECTED FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN 
AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...

.In the wake of an upper level trough and a surface cold front,
cooler air will settle into northern New Mexico late tonight.
Temperatures are forecast to drop near or slightly below freezing
for portions of the Northeast Plains, the lower Chama river 
valley, and the Estancia Valley late tonight into early Wednesday.
Temperatures will not warm above freezing until mid morning 
Wednesday. Hats, gloves, and jackets may be needed during the 
early morning hours.

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Lower Chama River Valley-Estancia Valley-Far Northeast Highlands-
Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-
353 PM MDT Tue Oct 9 2018

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday. The
Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...This includes the Northeast and Far Northeast
  Highlands, Union and Harding counties, the lower Chama river
  valley, as well as the Estancia Valley. 

* TIMING...Temperatures are expected to fall below freezing 
  between 2am and 9am Wednesday morning. 

* TEMPERATURES...Low temperatures between 29 and 32 degrees.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...These cold temperatures may damage or kill 
  crops and other outdoor vegetation. Additionally, these 
  conditions will not be safe for outdoor animals. Make sure 
  they have a warm shelter and unfrozen water. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

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