…CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY…
.Strong southwest flow ahead of an approaching upper low will
increase winds Tuesday afternoon in conjunction with very dry
conditions. Single-digit relative humidity will exist for several
hours in southern New Mexico and far west Texas. Winds will peak
during the mid-afternoon hours, with gusts up to 40 mph. Moisture
content remains low despite light precipitation last Saturday, ERC
values are well above average for early March. Fire danger will
be critical due to these weather conditions. Winds will continue
to be an issue Wednesday behind this storm system, even though
RH’s will be up, ERC’s are low.
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and low relative
humidities, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zone 056 Texas Fire Weather Zone
056 Hudspeth County.
* TIMING…12 PM to 8 PM Wednesday.
* WINDS…West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…in the 60s.
* IMPACTS…any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.