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 - 7:15pm
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.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Red Flag
Warning in effect from noon to 7 PM MDT Monday, and a Fire Weather
Watch in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Northeast Plains (Zone 104) and Northeast Highlands
(Zone 123).
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 7 PM MDT
Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through
Tuesday evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...For the first Red Flag Warning, southwest winds 20
to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, for the second Red Flag Warning,
southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, and for the
Fire Weather Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the first Red Flag Warning, Relative
Humidity between 10 to 15 percent, for the second Red Flag Warning,
Relative Humidity between 9 to 14 percent, and for the Fire Weather
Watch, Relative Humidity between 10 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 and Fire Weather Watch.
Area Description:
Northeast Plains; Northeast Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: