Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 27 at 11:49AM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 10:49am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING THROUGH 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING EAST OF THE
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...RED FLAG WARNING TUESDAY FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT EAST OF THE
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.An active storm track over the western United States will keep
the flow aloft strong over New Mexico through Tuesday, while a
surface trough persists in the lee of the central mountain chain,
and high temperatures climb several degrees above average. Wind
gusts will peak between 35 and 45 mph across eastern areas both
days as humidities plummet mostly into the single digits.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104
and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and
125) Monday from noon to 8 PM MDT, and Tuesday from 11 AM to 8
PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West-southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 12 percent today and 5 to 10 percent
Tuesday.
* 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