Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 24 at 6:05PM MDT until April 26 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 5:05pm
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR
EAST CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO
STRONG WINDS 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. On Sunday, much stronger winds
will impact a larger portion of the area with continued dry
conditions.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104
and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and
125) Saturday from noon to 8 PM MDT for the Red Flag Warning,
and Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening for the Fire Weather
Watch.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...On Saturday, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph, except up to 40 mph from Clines Corners to
Las Vegas. On Sunday, southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of
to 50 to 60 mph, especially from Clines Corners to Las Vegas.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 8 to 15 percent both
Saturday and Sunday.
* 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 Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch.
Area Description:
Northeast Plains; Northeast Highlands; Central Highlands; East Central Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
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