Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 3 at 4:58AM MDT until April 3 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 3:58am
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM TO 8 PM TODAY
ACROSS THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG
WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Strong northwest winds and very low humidity will return today
along the I-40 corridor of eastern New Mexico from Clines Corners
to the Texas border. Northwest winds will weaken and turn
northerly while relative humidity rises after sunset today.
* AREA AND TIMING...Central Highlands (Zone 125) and East
Central Plains (Zone 126).
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
Friday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 7 to 11 percent Friday.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommend.
Instruction:
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
Area Description:
Central Highlands; East Central Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov