Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 2 at 2:17PM MST until March 2 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 2, 2026 - 1:17pm
Expires:
March 2, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 7 PM TODAY FOR THE
CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM TUESDAY FOR
EASTERN NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Critical fire weather conditions will continue today over the
Central Highlands and 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. Another round of critical fire weather conditions are
expected Tuesday across a broader area of eastern New Mexico.
Winds will become westerly and humidity values will fall further.
* AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Highlands (Zone
123) from 11 AM to 7 PM today and Tuesday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Today, southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35
mph. On Tuesday, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 7 and 14 percent
each day.
* 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.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
Area Description:
Northeast Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov