... Red flag warning remains in effect until 8 PM MDT this
evening...
... Red flag warning in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday...
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a red flag
warning... which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. A red flag warning
remains in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening.
* Area and timing... west Central/Northeast Highlands and middle
Rio Grande Valley as well as the Manzano/Sandia Mountains and
adjacent High Plains through early evening today and once again
Thursday afternoon to early evening Thursday.
* 20 foot winds... southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 35 to
45 mph. Strongest speeds will favor the high country with
lighter flows found within the Rio Grande Valley.
* Relative humidity... minimum values between 4 to 11 pct.
* Impacts... any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this red flag warning.
