RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT TODAY FOR ALL OF NORTHERN, CENTRAL, AND WESTERN NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER. . FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER. .Widespread critical fire weather will develop over nearly all of northern, central, and western New Mexico Sunday. Southwest wind gusts up to 60 mph with single digit humidity will create extreme fire weather along the Rio Grande Valley and nearby high terrain. A very dry cold front will move through the region this evening with a westerly wind shift and cooler temperatures. West winds will strengthen again Monday over the northeast highlands where critical fire weather is expected. * AREA AND TIMING. Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) this afternoon and early evening then again Monday afternoon. * 20 FOOT WINDS. Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY. Minimum values 8 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
