Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:14PM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 11:14am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL NEW
MEXICO FROM THROUGH 8 PM TODAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL NEW
MEXICO AS WELL AS THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS FROM 10 AM
THROUGH 8 PM FRIDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Strong southwest winds and low humidity return to northeast and
east central New Mexico today. Four to nine hours of single
digit humidity will be present with strong southwesterly winds
gusting between 30 and 40 mph. On Friday, west to southwest winds
increase with gusts up to 50 mph. Additionally, up to six hours of
single digit humidity will be present. Any new fire starts will
be able to spread rapidly.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Friday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains and Highlands (Zones 104 and
123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central Plains
(Zone 126). For today, this warning is in effect through 8 PM
MDT. For Friday, 10 AM through 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph. For Friday, west to southwest winds 25 to 35
mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Thursday, minimum values of 5 to 9
percent. For Friday, minimum values of 8 to 12 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 Red Flag Warning.
Area Description:
Northeast Plains; Northeast Highlands; Central Highlands; East Central Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov