Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 2:52PM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING UNTIL 8 PM FOR NORTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO, AREAS
ALONG AND EAST OF THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS, AND THE
MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.West to northwest wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will continue with
subcritical humidity of 7 to 12 percent. Any new fire starts will
be able to spread rapidly.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains and Highlands (Zones 104 and
123), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands
(Zone 125), and East Central Plains (Zone 126) through 8 PM
MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to
50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 7 to 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
Area Description:
Northeast Plains; Northeast Highlands; Sandia and Manzano Mountains; Central Highlands; East Central Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: