...RED FLAG WARNING FOR MUCH OF NORTHEASTERN AND EAST CENTRAL NEW
MEXICO 12 PM TO 8 PM TODAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY...

.Strong southwest winds and low humidity values return to the area
today, expanding across a larger area of northeastern and east-
central NM. This will bring the potential for rapid fire spread
to areas that received little rainfall this past Friday and
Saturday.

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this
evening.

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains and Highlands (Zones 104 and
123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East-Central Plains
(Zone 126) from 12 PM to 8 PM MDT tonight.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with peak gusts up
to 55 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 10 to 15 percent.

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

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, Curry County,
Guadalupe County, Quay County, Roosevelt County, Eastern San Miguel
County, and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways,
including I-40.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.