Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 1 at 10:40AM MST until March 2 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 1, 2026 - 9:40am
Expires:
March 2, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MONDAY FOR THE
NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Critical fire weather conditions will develop Monday across the
Northeast Highlands along and east of the I-25 corridor from
Ribera to Las Vegas to Raton. Strong southwest winds and low
humidity will allow any fire that starts to spread rapidly.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Monday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Highlands (Zone
123) from 11 AM to 7 PM Monday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 9 and 14 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 Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov