Red Flag Warning New Mexico | Effective 04/02/2026 11:32

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM UNTIL 8 PM TODAY ACROSS THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS AND PLAINS, CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM UNTIL 8 PM FRIDAY ACROSS THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .The combination of southwest wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph and very low humidity will elevate the risk of rapid fire spread across northeast and east central New Mexico today. Wind speeds will weaken for most of the area and relative humidity values will climb after sunset today, easing fire weather concerns. Strong northwest winds, with similar speeds to today, and very low humidity will return Friday along the I-40 corridor of eastern NM from Clines Corners to the Texas border. Northwest winds will weaken and turn northerly and relative humidity values rise after sunset Friday. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104) and Northeast Highlands (Zone 123). * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 12 to 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommend.