Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 12 at 9:45PM 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 - 8:45pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 6:00am
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.
* 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