…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TUESDAY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH
OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF LESS THAN 10 PERCENT, AND
EXTREME FIRE DANGER ACROSS ALL OF WEST TEXAS AND SOUTHEAST NEW
MEXICO…
* WINDS…Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Stronger winds
are expected in the mountains.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 7 percent.
* RFTI…6 or critical.
* IMPACTS…Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that
may generate sparks. Accidental ignitions will have the
potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires. Fires
can start from the smallest of flames or sparks and are highly
discouraged. Observe local burn bans.
* SEVERITY…
FUELS (ERC)…90th+ percentile…4 (out of 5).
WEATHER…Critical…3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT…7 (out of 10).