Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 24 at 12:15PM MDT until April 26 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 11:15am
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WIND AND
LOW HUMIDITY...
On Saturday, west winds will strengthen with occasional gusts up
to 40 mph east of the central mountain chain. In addition,
humidity will fall as low as 8 to 15 percent, resulting in
critical fire weather conditions.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire
Weather Watch...which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through
Sunday evening.
* AREA AND TIMING...Rio Grande Valley-Sandia (Zone 106) and
Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) from Sunday afternoon through
Sunday evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest at 20 to 30 kts with higher gusts at
times
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 10 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
Area Description:
Middle Rio Grande Valley; Sandia and Manzano Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
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