…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM FRIDAY FOR MUCH
OF NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL NM DUE TO VERY LOW HUMIDITY AND
WINDY CONDITIONS…
.Strong southwest winds will develop Friday mid morning east of
the Sangre De Cristo and Sandia Mountains to the TX and OK
borders, then continue into the early evening hours. In addition,
minimum humidity will reach down into the single digits and high
temperatures will challenge daily record values. This comes after
many days of well above normal temperatures and very low humidity.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning…which is in effect from 9 AM to 7 PM MST Friday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AREA AND TIMING…Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Northeast
Plains (Zone 104), Central Highlands (Zone 125) and the East
Central Plains (Zone 126) from 9 AM TO 7 PM Friday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS…Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…Minimum values between 6 and 11 percent.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
