Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 25 at 7:48PM MDT until April 26 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 6:48pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR MOST OF NM
(EXCEPT THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND NORTHWEST PLATEAU) DUE TO
STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Southwesterly wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph over a large portion of
the area with very low humidity and dry vegetation will create
widespread critical fire weather. Localized extremely critical
conditions will occur across parts of eastern New Mexico. In
addition, lightning activity across northern New Mexico on Sunday
will occur with little wetting precipitation, increasing the
chances for new fire ignitions.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104
and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and
125) Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts from 50
to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 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 these Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Northeast Plains; Northeast Highlands; Central Highlands; East Central Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov