...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 8PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WESTERN NM AS WELL AS THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY AND THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS, VERY LOW HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE... .Critical fire weather conditions continue this afternoon across western and portions of central New Mexico. Strong west to southwest winds will continue to increase in advance of an approaching disturbance and surface winds may gust near 50 mph during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Strong winds and low relative humidity values are also expected across eastern New Mexico, however recent rainfall and ongoing greenup will mitigate the critical fire weather concerns. * AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central Mountains (Zone 105), Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109), and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) until 8 PM MDT today. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West to southwest 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended..

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Chuska Mountains, Northwest Plateau, West Central Mountains, and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Chuska Mountains, Northwest Plateau, West Central Mountains, and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.