Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 14 at 5:58AM MDT until March 15 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 4:58am
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE DANGER THIS WEEKEND FOR LINCOLN NATIONAL FOREST,
PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS...
Strong 990mb lee side surface low over eastern Colorado will
increase flow out of the west across much of New Mexico and west
Texas this afternoon. These winds, combined with above normal
temperatures and very dry conditions, will create critical fire
danger this weekend for Lincoln National Forest and portions of
south-central New Mexico and far west Texas. Rapid drying of fuels
over Lincoln National Forest over the past few weeks have
increased the risk of fire spread. Polar jet streak will continue
crossing the central Rockies on Sunday, leading to more windy
conditions, especially over the high terrain and east slopes
where gusts up to 60 mph are possible.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila
NF/Apache NF/GLZ.
* TIMING...Noon to 6 PM Sunday.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.
* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI... 3 to 4 Near Critical.
* 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:
Southwest Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov