…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 10 PM CDT /9 PM
MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE
HUMIDITY OF LESS THAN 15 PERCENT, AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER ACROSS
ALL OF WEST TEXAS AND SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO…
* WINDS…Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* 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…5 (out of 5).
WEATHER…Critical…3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT…8 (out of 10).