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...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SUNDAY... .An upper level trough carving out over the Central Rockies will<br /> bring increasing southwest winds to the region over the next<br /> couple of days, while Relative Humidity values remain very low,<br /> and fuels remain critically dry. Winds aloft will begin to<br /> increase late tonight, with favored downslope areas seeing near-<br /> Red Flag conditions during the overnight and pre-dawn hours, as<br /> gusty winds help to create very poor RH recovery. Winds will stay<br />

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SUNDAY... .An upper level trough carving out over the Central Rockies will<br /> bring increasing southwest winds to the region over the next<br /> couple of days, while Relative Humidity values remain very low,<br /> and fuels remain critically dry. Winds aloft will begin to<br /> increase late tonight, with favored downslope areas seeing near-<br /> Red Flag conditions during the overnight and pre-dawn hours, as<br /> gusty winds help to create very poor RH recovery. Winds will stay<br />

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM<br /> CDT /8 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER,<br /> RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF LESS THAN 15%, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE<br /> DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS AND<br /> SURROUNDING FOOTHILLS AND PLAINS, AND THE NORTHWESTERN PERMIAN<br /> BASIN... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM<br /> CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER,<br />

* WINDS...Today, south-southwest at 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35<br /> mph. Sunday, southwest at 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Today, mid-90s to low-100s. Sunday, low-90s to<br /> low-100s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to<br /> spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...9 (out of 10).<br />

* WINDS...Today, south-southwest at 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to<br /> 30 mph. Sunday, southwest at 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45<br /> mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Today, mid-90s to low-100s. Sunday, low-90s to<br /> low-100s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to<br /> spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...9 (out of 10).<br />

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SUNDAY... .Much drier air is moving into the Borderland ahead of an upper<br /> level trough. This dry air combined with temperatures into the<br /> upper 80s to lower 90s will lead to RH's into the single digits.<br /> Winds will be on the increase to 20 to 30 mph to create critical<br /> fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 055 Texas Fire Weather Zone<br /> 055 El Paso County, Fire Weather Zone 056 Texas Fire Weather<br />

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and<br /> 14 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Casper Mountain. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions<br /> could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.<br /> Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and<br /> 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions<br /> could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.<br /> Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and<br /> 16 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions<br /> could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes, including<br /> over South Pass.<br /> Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MDT<br /> THIS EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FROM THE MIDDLE<br /> RIO GRANDE VALLEY EASTWARD TO TEXAS, AND THE NORTHEASTERN PLAINS<br /> AND HIGHLANDS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY<br /> EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WEST-CENTRAL,<br /> CENTRAL, EASTERN, AND NORTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO... .Winds restrengthen today over a more widespread portion of<br />