Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 26 at 7:58PM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 6:58pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING MONDAY FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT EAST OF THE
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Strong west winds with single digit humidity will develop over
much of eastern New Mexico Monday. Critical fire weather will
occur for several hours Monday afternoon while RFTI values hover
between 4 and 6. Winds will taper off after sunset Monday then
increase once again Tuesday.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104
and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and
125) noon to 8 PM MDT Monday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West-southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up
to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 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 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