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Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM MDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT EAST OF THE
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH SUNDAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT IN ZONES ALONG
AND EAST OF I-25, AND ALSO OVER WEST CENTRAL ZONES, DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.With multiple fires ongoing across eastern New Mexico, southwest
winds will generally gust up to 35 mph today while humidities
plummet between 10 and 15 percent. On Sunday, southwest winds
will peak from 50 to around 60 mph over a larger portion of the
area with continued very low humidity. In addition, there will be
a slight chance of dry lightning on Sunday afternoon from virga
showers along I-40 over central and western New Mexico, and also
along I- 25 north of I-40 to the Colorado border.
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH SUNDAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT IN ZONES ALONG
AND EAST OF I-25, AND ALSO OVER WEST CENTRAL ZONES, DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.With multiple fires ongoing across eastern New Mexico, southwest
winds will generally gust up to 35 mph today while humidities
plummet between 10 and 15 percent. On Sunday, southwest winds
will peak from 50 to around 60 mph over a larger portion of the
area with continued very low humidity. In addition, there will be
a slight chance of dry lightning on Sunday afternoon from virga
showers along I-40 over central and western New Mexico, and also
along I- 25 north of I-40 to the Colorado border.
Area And Timing:
Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), Sandia and
Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), West Central Mountains, Basin,
and Range (Zones 105 and 109) Sunday from noon to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest at 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60
mph. The strongest gusts will be over the mountains.
Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), Sandia and
Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), West Central Mountains, Basin,
and Range (Zones 105 and 109) Sunday from noon to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest at 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60
mph. The strongest gusts will be over the mountains.
Relative Humidity:
Minimum values of 10 to 15 percent, except
up to 20 percent along the continental divide, and over 20
percent in the Chuska Mountains.
Minimum values of 10 to 15 percent, except
up to 20 percent along the continental divide, and over 20
percent in the Chuska Mountains.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instructions:
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
Areas Impacted:
West Central Mountains
Middle Rio Grande Valley
West Central Basin and Range
Sandia and Manzano Mountains
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM MDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT EAST OF THE
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH SUNDAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT IN ZONES ALONG
AND EAST OF I-25, AND ALSO OVER WEST CENTRAL ZONES, DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.With multiple fires ongoing across eastern New Mexico, southwest
winds will generally gust up to 35 mph today while humidities
plummet between 10 and 15 percent. On Sunday, southwest winds
will peak from 50 to around 60 mph over a larger portion of the
area with continued very low humidity. In addition, there will be
a slight chance of dry lightning on Sunday afternoon from virga
showers along I-40 over central and western New Mexico, and also
along I- 25 north of I-40 to the Colorado border.
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH SUNDAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT IN ZONES ALONG
AND EAST OF I-25, AND ALSO OVER WEST CENTRAL ZONES, DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.With multiple fires ongoing across eastern New Mexico, southwest
winds will generally gust up to 35 mph today while humidities
plummet between 10 and 15 percent. On Sunday, southwest winds
will peak from 50 to around 60 mph over a larger portion of the
area with continued very low humidity. In addition, there will be
a slight chance of dry lightning on Sunday afternoon from virga
showers along I-40 over central and western New Mexico, and also
along I- 25 north of I-40 to the Colorado border.
Area And Timing:
Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104
and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and
125) today and Sunday from noon to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph, except up to 40 mph from Clines Corners to
Las Vegas. On Sunday, southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts
from 50 to 60 mph.
Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104
and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and
125) today and Sunday from noon to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph, except up to 40 mph from Clines Corners to
Las Vegas. On Sunday, southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts
from 50 to 60 mph.
Relative Humidity:
Minimum values 8 to 13 percent today, then
10 to 15 percent Sunday.
Minimum values 8 to 13 percent today, then
10 to 15 percent Sunday.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instructions:
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch.
Areas Impacted:
Northeast Plains
Northeast Highlands
Central Highlands
East Central Plains
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lubbock TX
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR AREAS ON THE CAPROCK... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE
Wind:
For Saturday, West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
For Saturday, West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Humidity:
As low as 7 percent.
As low as 7 percent.
Fuels:
Dry to critically dry.
Dry to critically dry.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
Instructions:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Parmer
Castro
Swisher
Briscoe
Bailey
Lamb
Hale
Floyd
Cochran
Hockley
Lubbock
Crosby
Yoakum
Terry
Lynn
Garza
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lubbock TX
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE
Timing:
Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
Wind:
West to southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to45
mph.
West to southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to45
mph.
Humidity:
As low as 9 percent.
As low as 9 percent.
Fuels:
Dry to critically dry.
Dry to critically dry.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Hall
Childress
Motley
Cottle
Dickens
King
Kent
Stonewall
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Amarillo TX
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTHWEST TEXAS PANHANDLE
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE COMBINED OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES...
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy and dry conditions, which is in effect from 1
PM to 8 PM CDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been
issued. This Fire Weather Watch for windy and dry conditions is
in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE COMBINED OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES...
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy and dry conditions, which is in effect from 1
PM to 8 PM CDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been
issued. This Fire Weather Watch for windy and dry conditions is
in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
Winds:
For Saturday, southwest around 15 mph gusting up to 25
mph. For Sunday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
For Saturday, southwest around 15 mph gusting up to 25
mph. For Sunday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
Relative Humidity:
For Saturday, as low as 8 percent. For
Sunday, as low as 11 percent.
For Saturday, as low as 8 percent. For
Sunday, as low as 11 percent.
Temperatures:
In the 80s.
In the 80s.
Severity:
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Instructions:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.
A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire
weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and
possible red flag warnings.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.
A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire
weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and
possible red flag warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Hartley
Oldham
Potter
Deaf Smith
Randall
Armstrong
Palo Duro Canyon
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Amarillo TX
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE COMBINED OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES
Winds:
Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 11 percent.
As low as 11 percent.
Temperatures:
In the lower 80s.
In the lower 80s.
Severity:
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire
weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and
possible red flag warnings.
A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire
weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and
possible red flag warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Cimarron
Texas
Beaver
Dallam
Sherman
Hansford
Ochiltree
Lipscomb
Moore
Hutchinson
Roberts
Hemphill
Carson
Gray
Wheeler
Donley
Collingsworth
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 25 2026 11:00 AM – Saturday, Apr 25 2026 8:00 PM
Issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR FOR CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WINDS, AND DRY FUELS FOR THE SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS, AND THE SACRAMENTO AND CAPITAN MOUNTAINS
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM on this developing situation.
Instructions:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Areas Impacted:
Southwest Mountains
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands
South Central Lowlands And Southern Rio Grande Valley
Capitan And Sacramento Mountains
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 11:00 AM – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM
Issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WINDS, AND DRY FUELS FOR EL PASO AND HUDSPETH COUNTIES IN FAR WEST TEXAS
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM on this developing situation.
Instructions:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Areas Impacted:
El Paso
Hudspeth
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 11:00 AM – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM
Issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR FOR CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WINDS, AND DRY FUELS FOR THE SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS, AND THE SACRAMENTO AND CAPITAN MOUNTAINS
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM on this developing situation.
Instructions:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Areas Impacted:
Southwest Mountains
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands
South Central Lowlands And Southern Rio Grande Valley
Capitan And Sacramento Mountains