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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:33 PM Apr. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY
OF 15% OR LESS, AND VERY HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR
SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN AND HIGHER
TERRAIN...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE
HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND VERY HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER
SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN AND HIGHER TERRAIN...

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Higher
winds expected in the mountains.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.

* RFTI...7 or extreme.

* IMPACTS...Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that
may generate sparks. Accidental ignitions will have the
potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires. Fires
can start from the smallest of flames or sparks and are highly
discouraged. Observe local burn bans.

* SEVERITY...

FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 will increase
potential for fire growth.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

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Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 7:33 PM Apr. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY
OF 15% OR LESS, AND VERY HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR
SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN AND HIGHER
TERRAIN...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE
HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND VERY HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER
SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN AND HIGHER TERRAIN...

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Higher
winds expected in the mountains.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.

* RFTI...7 or extreme.

* IMPACTS...Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that
may generate sparks. Accidental ignitions will have the
potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires. Fires
can start from the smallest of flames or sparks and are highly
discouraged. Observe local burn bans.

* SEVERITY...

FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 will increase
potential for fire growth.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:54 PM Apr. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected. There could be a brief break in the stronger winds early
Friday morning.

* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, and Eastern Culberson.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the
steering wheel.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

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