Red Flag Warning issued February 10 at 12:12PM MST until February 11 at 7:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

…CRITICAL FIRE DANGER TUESDAY FOR LOWLANDS OF SOUTHERN NEW
MEXICO…

.An upper level system will push through the region 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 Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM
MST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* WIND… West to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40
mph.

* HUMIDITY…10 to 15 percent.

* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI…4 to 6 on the scale of 0 to 10.

* HIGHEST THREAT…is located along and west of the Rio Grande
Valley after 2 PM.

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