Red Flag Warning Issued for Northeast and Central New Mexico Through Friday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque NM has issued a Red Flag Warning for several regions in eastern New Mexico. The alert is triggered by a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity, which creates critical fire weather conditions.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions and zones:

• Northeast Plains (Zone 104)
• Northeast Highlands (Zone 123)
• Central Highlands (Zone 125)
• East Central Plains (Zone 126)

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended due to the high risk of fire spread. The NWS recommends that appropriate officials and fire crews in the field be notified of the warning. Individuals should prepare for hazardous conditions and exercise extreme caution with any potential ignition sources.

Expected Conditions

A weather disturbance and Pacific trough moving through the region will bring the following conditions on Friday:

• Winds: West and northwest winds between 25 and 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph.
• Humidity: Minimum relative humidity values are expected to drop between 7 and 16 percent.
• Impacts: Any fires that develop under these conditions will likely spread rapidly.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is effective starting at 10:00 AM MST on Friday, March 6, and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM MST on Friday evening.