...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FROM 9 AM UNTIL 9 PM DUE TO
STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
AND THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 9 PM DUE TO
STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU,
NORTH CENTRAL AND WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND
RANGE, AND MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY...

.After poor humidity recovery that occurred Tuesday night, hot,
dry, and windy conditions will develop today in response to
strengthening northwest flow aloft. Abundant sunshine will produce
strong atmospheric mixing with record and near record high
temperatures. A few to 12 hours of single-digit humidity are also
forecast in most locations. Poor humidity recovery will then recur
tonight.

* AFFECTED AREA...Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) and
Central Highlands (Zone 125) west of Santa Rosa.

* TIMING...Wednesday 9 AM through 9 PM MDT.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
45.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 7 to 10 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.