Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 3 at 11:42PM MST until March 5 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 3, 2026 - 10:42pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING ACROSS EASTERN NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY...
.Critical fire weather conditions are expected Thursday afternoon
across eastern NM. Strong southwest winds, well above normal
temperatures, single digit humidity, and dry fuels will increase
the threat of rapid fire spread. Between 3 and 7 hours of single
digit humidity values are expected as winds gusts between 35 and
45 mph. Winds will slowly decrease Thursday evening and
overnight, easing the critical fire weather concerns.
* AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Plains (Zone
104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), and Central Highlands
(Zone 125) from 11 AM MST to 7 PM MST Thursday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 6 and 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
Area Description:
Northeast Plains; Northeast Highlands; Central Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov