Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 7:46PM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 6:46pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FRIDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 8 PM FOR NORTHEAST
ZONES, AND ALONG AND EAST OF THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS,
DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Locally critical fire weather conditions will probably persist
for another hour or so, but widespread critical conditions are
diminishing, so today's Red Flag Warning will be allowed to
expire at 8 PM MDT.
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.
* AREA AND TIMING...Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) on
Friday from 10 AM through 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 10 to 15 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:
Sandia and Manzano Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov