WWA Summary for All Issued by MAF

Fire Weather Watch

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
228 PM MDT Wed May 13 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR THE NORTHEAST PLAINS, NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, CENTRAL HIGHLANDS,
AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS...

.Dry westerly winds combined with low humidity may increase the
threat of rapid fire spread in eastern New Mexico on Thursday
afternoon. A few gusty showers may enhance wind gusts during the
early afternoon as well. Fuels are near average dryness for this
time of year, but the rapid drying of fine fuels such as grasses
may occur given the low humidity.

NMZ104-123-125-126-141400-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.A.0034.260514T1800Z-260515T0200Z/
Northeast Plains-Northeast Highlands-Central Highlands-
East Central Plains-
228 PM MDT Wed May 13 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast
  Highlands (Zone 123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East
  Central Plains (Zone 126).

* TIMING...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40
  mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity between 10 and
  15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
  burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.

&&

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
222 PM MDT Wed May 13 2026

...MARGINALLY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF
SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH-CENTRAL NEW MEXICO ON THURSDAY...

.Hot and dry conditions will continue tomorrow, but as an upper
level ridge shifts east of the area and breaks down, west to
southwest winds will ramp up to around 18 to 22 mph with gusts
30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Meanwhile, minimum RH values will
dip into the single digits in the lowlands, and the lower 10s
below about 7500 feet. ERC values are around the 85th percentile,
and continue to trend upwards, warranting a watch despite the
marginal winds.

NMZ111>113-141300-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.FW.A.0008.260514T1800Z-260515T0200Z/
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ-
South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ-
Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ-
222 PM MDT Wed May 13 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
MUCH OF SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH-CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Fire Weather Watch for breezy and gusty winds and low
relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon
through Thursday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...New Mexico Fire Weather Zones 111, 112, and 113,
  encompassing the lowland deserts of southwest and south-central
  New Mexico, and the Capitan and Sacramento Mountains and Lincoln
  National Forest, particularly below 7500 feet.

* TIMING...Winds will increase after 11 AM, peaking the afternoon
  and early evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 18 to 22 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum RH 7 to 9 percent in the desert
  lowlands, and 10 to 15 percent in the mountains below 7500 feet.
  Minimum RH values will be closer to 20 percent at the highest
  elevations.

* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the middle 90s across the lowlands,
  dropping to the 70s above 7500 feet. Generally, 5 to 10 degrees
  above normal.

* LIGHTNING...None expected, though dry lightning strikes are a
  concern in southwestern New Mexico today (Wednesday).

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.
.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

MPH

Air Quality Alert

TXZ187-189-204>207-220-221-150000-

Air Quality Alert Message
Alamo Area Council of Governments
Relayed By National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
330 PM CDT Wed May 13 2026

...OZONE ACTION DAY...

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued
an Ozone Action Day for the San Antonio area for Thursday, May 14,
2026.

Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing
high levels of ozone air pollution in the San Antonio area on
Thursday.

You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking
or riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive
through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle
properly tuned.

If required, the next Ozone Action Day will be issued by 3 PM
on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

&&

For more information on ozone:

Ozone: The Facts
www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html

EPA Air Now
www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_state&stateid=45&tab=0

Take Care of Texas
www.takecareoftexas.org

Alamo Area Council of Governments Air Quality Outreach & Education
www.aacog.com/index.aspx?nid=99

$$

TXZ418-419-140300-
Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Downtown El Paso, West El Paso,
Upper Valley, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, and Fort Bliss
140 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

The Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an
Ozone Action Day for the El Paso Area, until 9 PM MDT this evening
and from 10 AM to 9 PM Wednesday.

Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing
high levels of ozone pollution in the El Paso area. You can help
prevent ozone Pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a
bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes,
conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned.
For more information on ozone:

OZONE: THE FACTS
www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html

EPA AIR NOW:
www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_city&cityid=236

TAKE CARE OF TEXAS:
www.takecareoftexas.org/air/airquality

$$

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