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
Sender: