…CRITICAL FIRE DANGER TUESDAY FOR LOWLANDS OF SOUTHERN NEW
MEXICO…
.An upper level system will push through the region later on
Tuesday, bringing breezy to windy conditions. 20 foot wind speeds
of 20 to 30 mph are expected Tuesday afternoon from the west-
southwest with gusts to 40 mph. Due to the lack of recent
precipitation over the past couple months, ERC values are near
record levels for this time of year. Minimum relative humidities
of 10 to 15 percent are forecast Tuesday. The combination of
strong winds, low humidity, and dry fuels result in critical fire
weather conditions Tuesday afternoon and early evening.
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday
afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA…Fire weather zone 111. Fire weather zone 112.
* WIND… West to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
* HUMIDITY…10 to 15 percent.
* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI…4 to 6.
* HIGHEST THREAT…is located along and west of the Rio Grande
Valley.
* IMPACTS…any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
