Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 1:31AM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:31am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY 10 AM UNTIL 8 PM FOR NORTHEASTERN NEW
MEXICO AND AREAS ALONG AND EAST OF THE SANDIA AND MANZANO
MOUNTAINS TO TEXAS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.West to southwest winds increase with gusts up to 50 mph.
Additionally, up to six hours of single-digit humidity will be
present. Any new fire starts will be able to spread rapidly.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains and Highlands (Zones 104 and
123), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands
(Zone 125), and East Central Plains (Zone 126). Today 10 AM
until 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 8 to 12 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; Sandia and Manzano Mountains; Central Highlands; East Central Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: