CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO TODAY
Dry and breezy weather pattern today as subtropical jet flow aloft increases over the Southern Rockies. West winds peak during the afternoon hours, especially over the Lincoln National Forest where gusts up to 40 mph will be possible. Critically dry conditions continue, with relative humidity falling below 15%. Widespread tree mortality and dieback fuels will increase the wildfire risk in both the Gila and Lincoln National Forests as ERCs climb back above the average.
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AFFECTED AREA: Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
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TIMING: From Noon to 8 PM Friday.
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WINDS: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 9 to 15 percent.
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EXPERIMENTAL RFTI: 3 to 4, Near Critical.
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IMPACTS: any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO TODAY... Dry and breezy weather pattern today as subtropical jet flow aloft increases over the Southern Rockies. West winds peak during the afternoon hours, especially over the Lincoln National Forest where gusts up to 40 mph will be possible. Critically dry conditions continue, with relative humidity falling below 15%. Widespread tree mortality and dieback fuels will increase the wildfire risk in both the Gila and Lincoln National Forests as ERCs climb back above the average. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...From Noon to 8 PM Friday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 15 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...3 to 4, Near Critical. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.
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