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5 of 84Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELAT...
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELAT...
Fire Weather Watch
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR NORTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO MONDAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT DUE TO STRONG WINDS A...
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Vall...
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 8 PM MDT FOR AREAS ALONG AND EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN...
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Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU, WEST CENTRAL BASIN, AND RANGE... .Strong south-southwest winds combined with low humidity and dry fuels will create a greater risk for rapid fire spread from any new sparks over much of western New Mexico Friday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101) and West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109). * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative humidity between 9 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU, WEST CENTRAL BASIN, AND RANGE... .Strong south-southwest winds combined with low humidity and dry fuels will create a greater risk for rapid fire spread from any new sparks over much of western New Mexico Friday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...West Central Mountains (Zone 105). * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative humidity between 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR NORTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO MONDAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Southwest to west winds will strengthen on Monday afternoon in response to a lee-side surface trough in eastern Colorado. Wind speeds of 15 to 20 mph will create localized critical fire weather conditions, although Red Flag criteria will likely only be met for a few hours in the afternoon. ERCs are currently at record high levels for the date and exceptionally warm temperatures are forecast to break daily records. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) and the Northeast Plains (Zone 104) from noon through 8 PM MDT Monday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph from the west southwest with occasional gusts to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling to 10 to 12 percent by late afternoon. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including eastern areas of the Albuquerque Metro Area. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down weakened trees and vulnerable power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur near Tijeras Canyon.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 8 PM MDT FOR AREAS ALONG AND EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN INCLUDING THE UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DUE TO RECORD HEAT, STRONG WINDS, AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Amidst an extended stretch of record warmth, west winds will strengthen today across northern and eastern New Mexico. The strongest winds will focus along and just east of the Central Mountain Chain where winds may gust as high as 45 mph. Conditions will be very dry, with the driest conditions in the Northeast and Central Highlands where 6 to 10 hours of single digit relative humidity is forecast. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley (Zone 121), Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zone 122), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central Plains (Zone 126) Thursday from 11 AM until 8 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind direction shifting to the northwest late in the day. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values around 4 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday 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...The strongest winds will occur at the mouth of Tijeras Canyon.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM TODAY FOR MUCH OF NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MONDAY FOR MUCH OF NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Critical fire weather will continue today and Monday east of the central mountain chain due to persistent surface low pressure, ample atmospheric mixing, strong southwesterly winds, and well above normal high temperatures. The greatest confidence for critical wind speeds will develop in the area from U.S.Highway 60 north to the Interstate 40 corridor and U.S. Highway 412. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...The Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central Plains (Zone 126) from noon through 8 PM MDT today then again from 11 AM through 7 PM MDT Monday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph today. Southwest or west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on Monday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 5 to 11 percent both days. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM FOR MUCH OF NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH MONDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 7 PM EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Critical fire weather conditions are forecast east of the central mountain chain today and Monday due to a persistent lee- side surface trough and ample atmospheric mixing with high temperatures climbing 8 to 20 degrees above 1991-2020 averages. The greatest confidence for critical wind speeds will be north of Highway 60 today, and between Highway 60 and Highway 64 Monday. * AREA AND TIMING...The Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), and East Central Plains (Zone 126) from noon through 8 PM MDT Sunday, and from noon until 7 PM on Monday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Sustained from the southwest or west at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph today, and gusts up to 40 mph on Monday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 5 to 13 percent both days. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM FOR MUCH OF NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH MONDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 7 PM EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Critical fire weather conditions are forecast east of the central mountain chain today and Monday due to a persistent lee- side surface trough and ample atmospheric mixing with high temperatures climbing 8 to 20 degrees above 1991-2020 averages. The greatest confidence for critical wind speeds will be north of Highway 60 today, and between Highway 60 and Highway 64 Monday. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MST Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING....The Central Highlands (Zone 125) from noon to 8 PM today, and from noon to 7 PM Monday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph both days. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 9-14 percent both days. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended..
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM FOR MUCH OF NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH MONDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 7 PM EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Critical fire weather conditions are forecast east of the central mountain chain today and Monday due to a persistent lee- side surface trough and ample atmospheric mixing with high temperatures climbing 8 to 20 degrees above 1991-2020 averages. The greatest confidence for critical wind speeds will be north of Highway 60 today, and between Highway 60 and Highway 64 Monday. * AREA AND TIMING...The Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), and East Central Plains (Zone 126) from noon through 8 PM MDT Sunday, and from noon until 7 PM on Monday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Sustained from the southwest or west at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph today, and gusts up to 40 mph on Monday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 5 to 13 percent both days. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM FOR MUCH OF NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH MONDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 7 PM EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Critical fire weather conditions are forecast east of the central mountain chain today and Monday due to a persistent lee- side surface trough and ample atmospheric mixing with high temperatures climbing 8 to 20 degrees above 1991-2020 averages. The greatest confidence for critical wind speeds will be north of Highway 60 today, and between Highway 60 and Highway 64 Monday. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MST Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING....The Central Highlands (Zone 125) from noon to 8 PM today, and from noon to 7 PM Monday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph both days. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 9-14 percent both days. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended..
Fire Weather Watch
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST THURSDAY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected Thursday afternoon across eastern NM. Strong southwest winds, above normal temperatures, single digit humidity, and dry fuels will increase the threat of rapid fire spread. Between 3 and 7 hours of single digit humidity values are expected, with winds gusts between 35 and 45 mph. Winds will slowly decrease Thursday evening, but remain elevated over parts of the central and northeast highlands. Strong winds return to the eastern plains on Friday afternoon, once again increasing the threat of rapid fire spread. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), East-Central Plains (Zone 126), and Central Highlands (Zone 125) from 11 AM MST to 7 PM MST Thursday for the Red Flag Warning and 11 AM MST to 7 PM MST Friday for the Fire Weather Watch. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 6 and 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST THURSDAY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected Thursday afternoon across eastern NM. Strong southwest winds, above normal temperatures, single digit humidity, and dry fuels will increase the threat of rapid fire spread. Between 3 and 7 hours of single digit humidity values are expected, with winds gusts between 35 and 45 mph. Winds will slowly decrease Thursday evening, but remain elevated over parts of the central and northeast highlands. Strong winds return to the eastern plains on Friday afternoon, once again increasing the threat of rapid fire spread. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), East-Central Plains (Zone 126), and Central Highlands (Zone 125) from 11 AM MST to 7 PM MST Thursday for the Red Flag Warning and 11 AM MST to 7 PM MST Friday for the Fire Weather Watch. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 6 and 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST THURSDAY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected Thursday afternoon across eastern NM. Strong southwest winds, above normal temperatures, single digit humidity, and dry fuels will increase the threat of rapid fire spread. Between 3 and 7 hours of single digit humidity values are expected, with winds gusts between 35 and 45 mph. Winds will slowly decrease Thursday evening, but remain elevated over parts of the central and northeast highlands. Strong winds return to the eastern plains on Friday afternoon, once again increasing the threat of rapid fire spread. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), East-Central Plains (Zone 126), and Central Highlands (Zone 125) from 11 AM MST to 7 PM MST Thursday for the Red Flag Warning and 11 AM MST to 7 PM MST Friday for the Fire Weather Watch. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 6 and 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST THURSDAY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected Thursday afternoon across eastern NM. Strong southwest winds, above normal temperatures, single digit humidity, and dry fuels will increase the threat of rapid fire spread. Between 3 and 7 hours of single digit humidity values are expected, with winds gusts between 35 and 45 mph. Winds will slowly decrease Thursday evening, but remain elevated over parts of the central and northeast highlands. Strong winds return to the eastern plains on Friday afternoon, once again increasing the threat of rapid fire spread. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), East-Central Plains (Zone 126), and Central Highlands (Zone 125) from 11 AM MST to 7 PM MST Thursday for the Red Flag Warning and 11 AM MST to 7 PM MST Friday for the Fire Weather Watch. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 6 and 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING ACROSS EASTERN NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected Thursday afternoon across eastern NM. Strong southwest winds, well above normal temperatures, single digit humidity, and dry fuels will increase the threat of rapid fire spread. Between 3 and 7 hours of single digit humidity values are expected as winds gusts between 35 and 45 mph. Winds will slowly decrease Thursday evening and overnight, easing the critical fire weather concerns. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), and Central Highlands (Zone 125) from 11 AM MST to 7 PM MST Thursday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 6 and 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MONDAY FOR THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Critical fire weather conditions will develop Monday across the Northeast Highlands along and east of the I-25 corridor from Ribera to Las Vegas to Raton. Strong southwest winds and low humidity will allow any fire that starts to spread rapidly. Another round of critical fire weather conditions are expected Tuesday across a broader area of eastern New Mexico. Winds will become westerly and humidity values will fall further. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) from 11 AM to 7 PM Monday and Tuesday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...On Monday, southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. On Tuesday, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 9 and 14 percent each day. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MONDAY FOR THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Critical fire weather conditions will develop Monday across the Northeast Highlands along and east of the I-25 corridor from Ribera to Las Vegas to Raton. Strong southwest winds and low humidity will allow any fire that starts to spread rapidly. Another round of critical fire weather conditions are expected Tuesday across a broader area of eastern New Mexico. Winds will become westerly and humidity values will fall further. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Central Highlands (Zone 125) and East Central Plains (Zone 126) from late Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 7 and 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MONDAY FOR THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Critical fire weather conditions will develop Monday across the Northeast Highlands along and east of the I-25 corridor from Ribera to Las Vegas to Raton. Strong southwest winds and low humidity will allow any fire that starts to spread rapidly. Another round of critical fire weather conditions are expected Tuesday across a broader area of eastern New Mexico. Winds will become westerly and humidity values will fall further. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) from 11 AM to 7 PM Monday and Tuesday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...On Monday, southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. On Tuesday, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 9 and 14 percent each day. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MONDAY FOR THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Critical fire weather conditions will develop Monday across the Northeast Highlands along and east of the I-25 corridor from Ribera to Las Vegas to Raton. Strong southwest winds and low humidity will allow any fire that starts to spread rapidly. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) from 11 AM to 7 PM Monday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 9 and 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MONDAY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS AND THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY VALUES... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop on Monday across the Northeast Highlands along and east of the I-25 corridor from Ribera to Las Vegas to Raton as well as across the West Central Mountains from Gallup to Grants. Strong southwest winds and low humidity values will allow any fire that starts to spread rapidly. The greatest concern exists across the Northeast Highlands. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) and the West Central Mountains (Zone 105) from late Monday morning through Monday evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 8 and 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands and Guadalupe County, including portions of Interstate 40 from Clines Corners to Santa Rosa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM MST TODAY FOR THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WEST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Fire danger increases in fine fuels in eastern New Mexico today. The strongest wind gusts, up to 45 mph, will be along the I-40 corridor from Clines Corners to the Texas border. These gusty west winds combined with well above normal temperatures and minimum relative humidity values between 7 and 14 percent will result in several hours of critical fire weather conditions east of the central mountain chain. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central Plains (Zone 126) Today from 10 AM to 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 20 to 35 mph with peak gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values between 7 and 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM TUESDAY FOR THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WEST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .West winds will strengthen in eastern New Mexico on Tuesday. The strongest wind gusts, up to 45 mph, will be along the I-40 corridor from Clines Corners to the Texas border. These gusty west winds combined with well above normal temperatures and minimum relative humidity values between 7 and 14 percent will result in several hours of critical fire weather conditions across the Northeast and Central Highlands and Northeast and East Central Plains during the midday and afternoon hours, especially across the I-40 corridor in eastern New Mexico and the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas to Springer. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central Plains (Zone 126) Tuesday from 10 AM to 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 20 to 35 mph with peak gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values between 7 and 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM TUESDAY FOR THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WEST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .West winds will strengthen in eastern New Mexico on Tuesday. The strongest wind gusts, 40 to 50 mph, will be along the I-40 corridor from Clines Corners to the Texas border. These gusty west winds combined with well above normal temperatures and minimum relative humidity values between 7 and 14 percent will result in several hours of critical fire weather conditions across the Northeast and Central Highlands and Northeast and East Central Plains during the midday and afternoon hours, especially across the I-40 corridor in eastern New Mexico and the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas to Springer. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central Plains (Zone 126) Tuesday from 10 AM to 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 20 to 35 mph with peak gusts of 35 to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values between 7 and 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM TUESDAY FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS AND PLAINS DUE TO GUSTY WEST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Stronger mid and upper level westerly flow will result in gusty west winds along and east of the central mountain chain on Tuesday. The strongest west winds will be along the I-40 corridor from Clines Corners to the Texas border with peak gusts of 40 to 50 mph. These gusty west winds combined with well above normal temperatures and minimum relative humidity values between 7 and 14 percent will result in several hours of critical fire weather conditions across the northeast and east central highlands and plains during the midday and afternoon hours, especially across the I-40 corridor in eastern New Mexico and the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas to Springer. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central Plains (Zone 126) Tuesday from 10 AM to 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 20 to 35 mph with peak gusts of 35 to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values between 7 and 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Central Highlands. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST 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.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Persistently strong flow aloft, an area of low pressure at the surface over the northeast corner of New Mexico, and very dry fuels over northeast and east central parts of the state will result in critical fire weather conditions again today. Wind speeds will be stronger today than they were Thursday, with westerly gusts reaching 50 to 60 mph. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), East Central Plains (Zone 126), and Central Highlands (Zone 125) today from 9 AM to 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 12 and 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, mainly the eastern portion of this zone. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed or icy road conditions.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Guadalupe County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Eastern San Miguel County, and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * 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 snow is likely to reduce visibility to as low as one-half mile in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at times.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 39 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on north-to-south oriented roadways.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected on Friday. * WHERE...Central Highlands and Guadalupe County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * 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...Difficult to dangerous crosswinds are expected on north-to-south oriented roadways such as US285.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Eastern San Miguel County, and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * 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...Difficult to dangerous crosswinds are expected on north-to-south oriented roadways such as I-25 near Las Vegas.
Fire Weather Watch
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 12 TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ALONG AND EAST OF I-25, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FRIDAY FROM 1 TO 6 PM FOR THE EASTERN PLAINS, AND FOR THE GUADALUPE COUNTY PORTION OF THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Persistently strong flow aloft, an area of low pressure at the surface over the northeast corner of New Mexico, and very dry fuels over northeast and east central areas will result in critical fire weather conditions on the eastern plains today and Friday. The critical fire weather conditions will reach as far west as the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas northward today, but higher humidities and snow showers should reduce fire weather concerns over the Northeast Highlands on Friday. Meanwhile, drier conditions are forecast across the eastern half of the Central Highlands on Friday, compared to today. So, Guadalupe County has been added to Friday's Fire Weather Watch. The strongest winds are forecast Friday, when gusts will probably reach 50 to 60 mph across much of northeast and east central New Mexico. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect Friday afternoon. * AREA AND TIMING...Guadalupe County portion of the Central Highlands (Zone 126) Friday from 1 to 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 13 and 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 12 TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ALONG AND EAST OF I-25, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING FRIDAY FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM FOR THE EASTERN PLAINS AND THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Persistently strong flow aloft, an area of low pressure at the surface over the northeast corner of New Mexico, and very dry fuels over northeast and east central areas will result in critical fire weather conditions on the eastern plains this afternoon and Friday. The critical fire weather conditions will reach as far west as the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas northward this afternoon, but higher humidities and snow showers should reduce fire weather concerns over the Northeast Highlands on Friday. Meanwhile, drier conditions are forecast across the eastern half of the Central Highlands on Friday, compared to today. The strongest winds are forecast Friday, when gusts will reach up to 50 to 60 mph across much of northeast and east central New Mexico. * AREA AND TIMING...Red Flag Warning for Northeast Highlands (Zone 104), along and east of I-25 from Las Vegas northward, today from 12 PM until 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West and northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 10 and 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 12 TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ALONG AND EAST OF I-25, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING FRIDAY FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM FOR THE EASTERN PLAINS AND THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Persistently strong flow aloft, an area of low pressure at the surface over the northeast corner of New Mexico, and very dry fuels over northeast and east central areas will result in critical fire weather conditions on the eastern plains this afternoon and Friday. The critical fire weather conditions will reach as far west as the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas northward this afternoon, but higher humidities and snow showers should reduce fire weather concerns over the Northeast Highlands on Friday. Meanwhile, drier conditions are forecast across the eastern half of the Central Highlands on Friday, compared to today. The strongest winds are forecast Friday, when gusts will reach up to 50 to 60 mph across much of northeast and east central New Mexico. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 9 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING...Central Highlands (Zone 125) Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM MST. Mainly across eastern portions of this zone. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 13 and 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 12 TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ALONG AND EAST OF I-25, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FRIDAY FROM 1 TO 6 PM FOR THE EASTERN PLAINS, AND FOR THE GUADALUPE COUNTY PORTION OF THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Persistently strong flow aloft, an area of low pressure at the surface over the northeast corner of New Mexico, and very dry fuels over northeast and east central areas will result in critical fire weather conditions on the eastern plains today and Friday. The critical fire weather conditions will reach as far west as the I-25 corridor from Las Vegas northward today, but higher humidities and snow showers should reduce fire weather concerns over the Northeast Highlands on Friday. Meanwhile, drier conditions are forecast across the eastern half of the Central Highlands on Friday, compared to today. So, Guadalupe County has been added to Friday's Fire Weather Watch. The strongest winds are forecast Friday, when gusts will probably reach 50 to 60 mph across much of northeast and east central New Mexico. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM MST this evening. * AREA AND TIMING...Red Flag Warning for Northeast Highlands (Zone 104), along and east of I-25 from Las Vegas northward, today from 12 PM until 6 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West and northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 12 and 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico along and just east of the central mountain chain, as well as Guadalupe County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Thursday. * 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...A few inches of snow are forecast in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains this afternoon. Periods of snow and blowing snow will drop visibility below a half mile at times. Snow drifts will reach over 6 inches in spots.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western and central New Mexico, including the Albuquerque and Santa Fe metro areas. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This afternoon and early evening, there is a moderately high probability of snow squalls along and west of the Tusas and Jemez Mountains capable of producing brief periods of near zero visibility, a flash freeze, and a quick inch or two of snow that will make driving treacherous.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, except up to 8 inches over high mountain peaks. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire traction will be reduced. Extend the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will cross from the northwest, bring a few snow showers across the mountains during the evening and into the nighttime hours. Visibility will drop below a half mile at times during periods of snow and blowing snow.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY 10 AM TO 7 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST AND CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, AND THE NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ... FIRE WEATHER WATCH THURSDAY FROM 12 TO 6 PM FOR THE NORTHEAST PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FRIDAY FROM 1 TO 6 PM FOR THE EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Another day of strong to potentially damaging southwest winds is expected today, with minimum humidities as low as 9 percent across eastern NM, where Energy Release Components vary from the 50th to 95th percentile and a couple of active wildfires are underway. After locally critical fire weather conditions and somewhat weaker winds on Thursday, wind speeds will strengthen again on Friday when widespread critical fire weather conditions are expected to return to the east central plains. * AREA AND TIMING...Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), and Central Highlands (Zone 125), today until 7 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts from 45 to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Bottoming out between 12 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.