Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 1:31AM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Severe weather warning
Upcoming
From Today 10:00 (3 hours from now)
Until Today 20:00 (13 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:

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.

...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.

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