Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 25 at 8:52PM MDT until April 26 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 7:52pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
...CRITICAL TO EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND
WEST TEXAS...
.A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over
the Four Corners region will keep our area dry, and increase the
winds Sunday. This will elevate fire danger to critical to
extremely critical across Southwest and South Central New Mexico,
as well as Far West Texas. Wind gusts, from the southwest, will
increase up to 60 mph or greater Sunday. Minimum relative
humidity will range from 10-15 percent lowlands to 15- 20 percent
mountains. Widespread tree mortality and die back fuels will
increase the wildfire risk as ERCs climb to 85-90 percentile.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento
Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
* TIMING...winds increasing after 10 am, and peaking in middle to
late afternoon.
* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 76.
* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...6 to 7, Critical to Extremely Critical.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Capitan And Sacramento Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: