One product issued by NWS for: Albuquerque NM
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 140 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT BETWEEN NOON AND 7PM FRIDAY FOR NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY VALUES... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT BETWEEN NOON AND 8 PM FOR NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO AND THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY VALUES... Critical fire weather conditions are expected across much of eastern New Mexico on this afternoon and early evening. Strong westerly winds combined with several hours of relative humidity values below 15 percent will allow fire to spread in dry and receptive fuels. Winds will increase by mid day before decreasing around sunset. Pretty similar weather conditions are expected on Saturday, therefore another round of critical fire weather conditions is expected across eastern NM. Minimum relative humidity values below 15 percent and stronger southwest winds are also expected across the lower Rio Grande Valley in Socorro County resulting in critical fire weather conditions in this area. NMZ106-292200- /O.NEW.KABQ.FW.W.0013.240330T1800Z-240331T0200Z/ Middle Rio Grande Valley- 140 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * AREA AND TIMING... This includes the Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106) Saturday afternoon through early evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS... Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts between 30 to 35 mph on Saturday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 10 and 15 percent Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. && $$ 71