Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 28 at 1:32PM MDT until June 28 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 12:32pm
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 8 PM MDT TODAY DUE TO
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WEST, NORTHWEST, AND
NORTHEAST NM AS WELL AS THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT MONDAY DUE TO
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHEAST PLAINS AND
NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
NORTHEAST PLAINS, NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, THE WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS,
AND WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE...
.Widespread critical fire weather conditions are ongoing throughout
much of western and northern New Mexico today. Vegetation remains
drier than normal, particularly in the northwest portion of the
state. Southwest winds trend weaker in most areas Monday, except
across the northeast where critical conditions are likely again
during the afternoon hours. Fire danger trends higher again Tuesday
as southwest winds increase again.
* AFFECTED AREA...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), North Central
Mountains (Zone 120), Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River
Valley (Zone 121), and Central Highlands (Zone 125).
* TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 8 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will 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:
Northwest Plateau; North Central Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley; Central Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: