Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 8:04PM MDT until April 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 7:04pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING THURSDAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE RIO
GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND EAST
OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW
HUMIDITY...
.Westerly winds in the upper levels will increase over New Mexico
through Thursday, while a surface trough redevelops in the lee of
the southern Rockies. This will result in widespread west and
northwest wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph with higher gusts up to 55
mph over the central to northeastern highlands. Humidity will also
plummet Thursday afternoon. Outside of the warned area, locally
critical fire weather conditions are likely today, especially in
the northwest mountains and near the Arizona border.
* AREA AND TIMING...Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), West
Central Basin and Range (Zone 109), Sandia and Manzano
Mountains (Zone 124) from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Westerly winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50
mph. The strongest winds will be found over the Sandia and
Manzano mountains.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 9 to 13 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:
Middle Rio Grande Valley; West Central Basin and Range; Sandia and Manzano Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov