...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE
TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU
AND WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHEAST PLAINS AND NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS...

.Strong and gusty winds will continue over west central to
northwestern New Mexico through the early evening with gusts
occasionally hitting 35 to 40 mph. Very dry air has also moved in,
and widespread relative humidity of 5 to 10% will persist.

Dry and windy conditions will re-focus over northeastern New Mexico
on Wednesday. Winds are forecast to reach critical speeds with
occasional gusts to 35 mph while humidity falls below 15%, however
there are some uncertainties with fuels, as rain that occurs later
this evening may mitigate the threat some.

* AFFECTED AREA...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101) and West Central
Mountains (Zone 105).

* TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40
mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 6 to 15 percent.

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

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Red Flag Warning.