RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR ALL OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND VERY LOW HUMIDITY. . RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY. .Strengthening southwest winds combined with very low humidity will create widespread critical fire weather conditions through this evening. Many hours of single-digit humidity and strong winds will combine to create extremely critical fire weather conditions across much of central and eastern NM this afternoon and early evening. Critical fire weather conditions will redevelop on Friday across much of central and eastern NM as strong southwest winds and low humidity persist. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning. which is in effect from noon to 7 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AREA AND TIMING. This includes the Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands (Zone 125) and East Central Plains (Zone 126). * 20 FOOT WINDS. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph today. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph on Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY. Minimum values 5 to 10 percent on today and 9 to 14 percent on Friday. * IMPACTS. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
