Carrizozo, NM Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY CONDITIONS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FAR WEST TEXAS AND PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this
morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* TIMING...11 AM to 8 PM Sunday.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent.

* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...3 to 4, or 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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