× Red Flag Warning
Until 2025-04-18T19:00:00-06:00 • National Weather Service
...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. * AREA AND TIMING...The Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands (Zone 125) and East Central Plains (Zone 126) today from noon until 7 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph on Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 9 to 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.