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Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:19 PM Mar. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 4 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility at times in dust-prone locations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 4:59 PM Mar. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM MST FRIDAY FOR THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...11 AM TO 7 PM Thursday and 10 AM TO 7 PM Friday. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * RED FLAG THREAT INDEX...2 to 4 each afternoon, or elevated to near-critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended 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 can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 4:59 PM Mar. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM MST FRIDAY FOR THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS... The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...11 AM TO 7 PM Thursday and 10 AM TO 7 PM Friday. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * RED FLAG THREAT INDEX...2 to 4 each afternoon, or elevated to near-critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended 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 can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
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