Weather Alert in New Mexico
Red Flag Warning issued March 15 at 12:29AM MDT until March 15 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
AREAS AFFECTED: Capitan And Sacramento Mountains
DESCRIPTION: ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY FOR FAR WEST TEXAS AND PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO... A passing upper level disturbance will bring breezy to strong west-northwest winds and critical fire weather conditions to the area today. Relative humidity values remain low for Fire Weather Zone 113 this morning as winds strengthen. The timing of critical fire weather conditions is unusual today as winds subside this afternoon; the strongest winds will overlap higher relative humidities. Also, rapid drying of fuels and presence of dead fuels in both the Gila and Lincoln National Forests have increased the risk of fire spread. Winds will shift northwesterly then north later in the day as a strong cold front arrives. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...Until 8 PM Sunday evening. * WINDS...Increasing in the predawn hours Sunday to 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. Decreasing to 15 to 25 mph from the northwest during the afternoon, gusting to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...3 to 5, or Near Critical to Critical. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
INSTRUCTION: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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