New Mexico Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/13/2026 23:45

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 12:45AM MDT until April 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 13, 2026 - 11:45pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR MUCH OF NORTHEASTERN AND EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO 12 PM TO 8 PM TODAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Strong southwest winds and low humidity values return to the area today, expanding across a larger area of northeastern and east- central NM. This will bring the potential for rapid fire spread to areas that received little rainfall this past Friday and Saturday. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains and Highlands (Zones 104 and 123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East-Central Plains (Zone 126) from 12 PM to 8 PM MDT tonight. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with peak gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 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 Red Flag Warning.
Area Description: 
Northeast Plains; Northeast Highlands; Central Highlands; East Central Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM