Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 17 at 1:34AM MDT until June 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 12:34am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FROM 9 AM UNTIL 9 PM DUE TO
STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
AND THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 9 PM DUE TO
STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU,
NORTH CENTRAL AND WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND
RANGE, AND MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY...
.After poor humidity recovery that occurred Tuesday night, hot,
dry, and windy conditions will develop today in response to
strengthening northwest flow aloft. Abundant sunshine will produce
strong atmospheric mixing with record and near record high
temperatures. A few to 12 hours of single-digit humidity are also
forecast in most locations. Poor humidity recovery will then recur
tonight.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109).
* TIMING...Wednesday noon through 9 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 8 to 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will 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:
West Central Basin and Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov