Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 12 at 11:39AM MDT until March 14 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 10:39am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SATURDAY|...
.Gusty winds and very low relative humidities are expected for
Saturday ahead of a strong upper level trough moving into the
Rockies. West to southwest winds of 15-25 mph with gusts over 35
mph are possible in the Sacramento Mountains. These winds combined
with single digit RH's and drying fuels will lead to critical fire
weather conditions.
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday
afternoon through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 113.
* WIND...West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...7 to 14 percent.
* HIGHEST THREAT...is located on the eastern slopes of the
Sacramento Mountains.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Capitan And Sacramento Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov