RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND VERY HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS, SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, AND EDDY AND CHAVEZ COUNTY PLAINS
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TIMING: This afternoon to this evening.
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WINDS: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Higher gusts in the mountains.
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 7 percent.
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RFTI: 5 to 6 or near critical.
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IMPACTS: Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that may generate sparks. Accidental ignitions will have the potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND VERY HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS, SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, AND EDDY AND CHAVEZ COUNTY PLAINS... * TIMING...This afternoon to this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Higher gusts in the mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * RFTI...5 to 6 or near critical. * IMPACTS...Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that may generate sparks. Accidental ignitions will have the potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires.
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 will increase potential for fire growth.
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