Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 10:32AM MDT until June 28 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 9:32am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
...MARGINALLY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SATURDAY AND
SUNDAY...
A strong upper-level trough from the Pacific Northwest will bring
breezy southwest winds for Gila National Forest and the Southern New
Mexico Deserts on Saturday and Sunday. These winds will range
from 15 to 25 mph with the strongest winds on Sunday. Combined
with Min RH values in the teens, gusts up to 40 mph, and
insufficient fuel recovery, these winds will raise fire weather
conditions to near critical.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila
NF/Apache NF/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts
and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ.
* TIMING...Saturday morning through Sunday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 100.
* 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.
Area Description:
Southwest Mountains; Southwest Deserts and Lowlands
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: