Red Flag Warning

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...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT ALONG AND EAST OF I-25 (EXCEPT FOR UNION COUNTY) DUE TO GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER...
.The subtropical jet stream will cross south central and eastern New Mexico today, while a potent surface low develops over the northeast plains by afternoon. A backdoor front reached as far south as Tucumcari early this morning, but models depict the front retreating almost as far north as Clayton early this afternoon leaving windy and very dry conditions in its wake. The strongest winds will reach 50 mph over east central areas south of I-40 today, while humidities will plummet below 15 percent across most of the warning area.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 636 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT ALONG AND EAST OF I-25 (EXCEPT FOR UNION COUNTY) DUE TO GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER... .The subtropical jet stream will cross south central and eastern New Mexico today, while a potent surface low develops over the northeast plains by afternoon. A backdoor front reached as far south as Tucumcari early this morning, but models depict the front retreating almost as far north as Clayton early this afternoon leaving windy and very dry conditions in its wake. The strongest winds will reach 50 mph over east central areas south of I-40 today, while humidities will plummet below 15 percent across most of the warning area. ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening. * AREA AND TIMING...The Northeast Plains (Zone 104) southwest of Union County today from noon until 7 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph on Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 10 to 15 percent on Friday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of these Red Flag Warnings.