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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 6:05 AM Mar. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY... * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley (Zone 121), Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zone 122), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central Plains (Zone 126) Thursday from 11 AM until 8 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind direction shifting to the northwest late in the day. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values around 4 to 14 percent. * 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. &&
High Wind Watch
Issued: 5:38 AM Mar. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Curry County, Quay County, Roosevelt County, and Union County. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may reduce visibility at times, particularly along the leading edge of the cold front. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
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