Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 28 at 6:45AM MDT until April 28 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 5:45am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT EAST OF THE
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Gusty winds will redevelop today in eastern New Mexico, leading
to another round of critical fire weather conditions. Wind gusts
will peak between 35 and 40 mph as humidities plummet below 10%
for several hours.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104
and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and
125) today from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West-southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 40 mph. Wind gusts will locally reach 45 mph near Clines
Corners.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 9 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:
Northeast Plains; Northeast Highlands; Central Highlands; East Central Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov