Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 2 at 6:53PM MST until March 3 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 2, 2026 - 5:53pm
Expires:
March 3, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...A RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM TUESDAY
FOR EASTERN NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Another round of critical fire weather conditions are expected
Tuesday across a broader area of eastern New Mexico. Strong
westerly 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 Tuesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AREA AND TIMING...Central Highlands (Zone 125) from 11 AM to 7
PM Tuesday. Fire Weather Watch in effect Tuesday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 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:
Central Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov