Weather

...CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS TO CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON AND
THURSDAY...

.A surface low pressure developing over New Mexico has resulted in
gusty southwesterly winds this afternoon. Stronger winds are
expected to occur Thursday afternoon across most of the area.
Gusty winds combined with relative humidities of 6 to 12 percent
will create critical fire conditions in southwestern New Mexico
into this evening, and all of southern New Mexico and far west
Texas Thursday afternoon. Winds are expected to subside after
sunset.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR
VERY DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 112 AND
113...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM
MDT Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 112 and 113 in southern New
Mexico.

* WIND...Southwest 20-foot winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to
30mph.

* HUMIDITY...6 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are ongoing 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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...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...All of south-central and southwestern New Mexico, and
most of far west Texas.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be areas of patchy blowing dust
in the afternoon and early evening hours. Some of this dust may
cause reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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