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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 9:22 AM May. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to
8 PM MDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 110, encompassing the
Southwest Mountains/Gila NF

* TIMING...Winds will increase after 11 AM, peaking the
afternoon and early evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 18 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum RH 10 to 15 percent below 7500
feet. Minimum RH values will be closer to 20 percent at the
highest elevations.

* LIGHTNING...None expected.

* 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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