Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 1 at 2:58AM MDT until April 2 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 1:58am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH THURSDAY FROM 2 PM UNTIL 9 PM ACROSS THE
NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS AND PLAINS, CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, AND EAST
CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.An upper level trough passing to the north of New Mexico will
spread strong southwest winds and very low humidity across parts
of eastern New Mexico on Thursday. Wind speeds will weaken during
the evening and humidities will climb, easing fire weather
concerns.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Northeast
Plains (Zone 104), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East
Central Plains (Zone 126).
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
mph. Strongest winds will be along and north of I-40.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 9 to 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommend.
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; East Central Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov