San Miguel County, NM

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In effect from Saturday 04/25 12:00 PM MDT – Saturday 04/25 8:00 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM

FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY

On Saturday, west winds will strengthen with occasional gusts up to 40 mph east of the central mountain chain. In addition, humidity will fall as low as 8 to 15 percent, resulting in critical fire weather conditions.

Area And Timing

Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104 and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and 125) Saturday from noon to 8 PM MDT.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, except up to 40 mph from Clines Corners to Las Vegas.

Relative Humidity

Minimum values of 8 to 15 percent.

Impacts

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

What to do

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Fire Weather Watch.


Areas impacted

  • Northeast Plains
  • Northeast Highlands
  • Central Highlands
  • East Central Plains

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