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Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM MDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Pueblo CO
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 230, 233, AND 237
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zones 230, 233 and 237.
Fire Weather Zones 230, 233 and 237.
Timing:
From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.
From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.
Winds:
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 13 percent.
As low as 13 percent.
Impacts:
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
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:
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS
RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 10
PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE,
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE
DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS,
AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FOR 20-FT WINDS
OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY
HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE
MOUNTAINS, GAINES COUNTY, AND CULBERSON COUNTY ...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FOR 20-FT WINDS
OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY
HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE
MOUNTAINS, GAINES COUNTY, AND CULBERSON COUNTY ...
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.
PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE,
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE
DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS,
AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FOR 20-FT WINDS
OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY
HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE
MOUNTAINS, GAINES COUNTY, AND CULBERSON COUNTY ...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FOR 20-FT WINDS
OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY
HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE
MOUNTAINS, GAINES COUNTY, AND CULBERSON COUNTY ...
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.
Winds:
West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Higher winds
and gusts in the mountains.
West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Higher winds
and gusts in the mountains.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 5 percent.
As low as 5 percent.
Rfti:
7 to 8 or critical to extreme.
7 to 8 or critical to extreme.
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.
Severity:
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER......3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER......3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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 increase
potential for fire growth.
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 will increase
potential for fire growth.
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:
Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains
Chaves County Plains
Eddy Plains
Lea
Gaines
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor
Eastern Culberson County
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS
RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 10
PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE,
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE
DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS,
AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FOR 20-FT WINDS
OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY
HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE
MOUNTAINS, GAINES COUNTY, AND CULBERSON COUNTY ...
PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE,
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE
DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS,
AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FOR 20-FT WINDS
OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY
HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE
MOUNTAINS, GAINES COUNTY, AND CULBERSON COUNTY ...
Winds:
Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Higher
winds and gusts in the mountains.
Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Higher
winds and gusts in the mountains.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 8 percent.
As low as 8 percent.
Rfti:
6 to 8 or critical to extreme.
6 to 8 or critical to extreme.
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.
Severity:
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...4 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...4 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (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 increase
potential for fire growth.
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 increase
potential for fire growth.
Areas Impacted:
Andrews
Loving
Winkler
Ward
Reeves County Plains
Chinati Mountains
Marfa Plateau
Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains Foothills
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Dodge City KS
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR SOUTHWEST KANSAS
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather
Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton and Fire Weather
Zone 085 Stevens.
Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather
Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton and Fire Weather
Zone 085 Stevens.
Timing:
From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.
From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.
Winds:
South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 13 percent.
As low as 13 percent.
Impacts:
Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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:
Stanton
Grant
Morton
Stevens
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lubbock TX
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE
Wind:
For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50
mph. For Monday, West at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50
mph. For Monday, West at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Humidity:
For Sunday, as low as 9 percent. For Monday, as low
as 6 percent.
For Sunday, as low as 9 percent. For Monday, as low
as 6 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
Hall
Childress
Bailey
Lamb
Hale
Floyd
Motley
Cottle
Cochran
Hockley
Lubbock
Crosby
Dickens
King
Yoakum
Terry
Lynn
Garza
Kent
Stonewall
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 11:00 AM MDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WINDS, AND DRY FUELS FOR THE SACRAMENTO AND CAPITAN MOUNTAINS
CRITICAL TO EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND
WEST TEXAS...
.A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over
the Four Corners region will keep our area dry, and increase the
winds Sunday. This will elevate fire danger to critical to
extremely critical across Southwest and South Central New Mexico,
as well as Far West Texas. Wind gusts, from the southwest, will
increase up to 60 mph or greater Sunday. Minimum relative
humidity will range from 10-15 percent lowlands to 15- 20 percent
mountains. Widespread tree mortality and die back fuels will
increase the wildfire risk as ERCs climb to 85-90 percentile.
SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND
WEST TEXAS...
.A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over
the Four Corners region will keep our area dry, and increase the
winds Sunday. This will elevate fire danger to critical to
extremely critical across Southwest and South Central New Mexico,
as well as Far West Texas. Wind gusts, from the southwest, will
increase up to 60 mph or greater Sunday. Minimum relative
humidity will range from 10-15 percent lowlands to 15- 20 percent
mountains. Widespread tree mortality and die back fuels will
increase the wildfire risk as ERCs climb to 85-90 percentile.
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento
Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento
Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
Timing:
winds increasing after 10 am, and peaking in middle to
late afternoon.
winds increasing after 10 am, and peaking in middle to
late afternoon.
Winds:
Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 10 percent.
As low as 10 percent.
Temperatures:
Up to 76.
Up to 76.
Experimental Rfti:
6 to 7, Critical to Extremely Critical.
6 to 7, Critical to Extremely Critical.
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:
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:
Capitan And Sacramento Mountains
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 11:00 AM MDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WINDS, AND DRY FUELS FOR THE SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS AND SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS
CRITICAL TO EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND
WEST TEXAS...
.A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over
the Four Corners region will keep our area dry, and increase the
winds Sunday. This will elevate fire danger to critical to
extremely critical across Southwest and South Central New Mexico,
as well as Far West Texas. Wind gusts, from the southwest, will
increase up to 60 mph or greater Sunday. Minimum relative
humidity will range from 10-15 percent lowlands to 15- 20 percent
mountains. Widespread tree mortality and die back fuels will
increase the wildfire risk as ERCs climb to 85-90 percentile.
SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND
WEST TEXAS...
.A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over
the Four Corners region will keep our area dry, and increase the
winds Sunday. This will elevate fire danger to critical to
extremely critical across Southwest and South Central New Mexico,
as well as Far West Texas. Wind gusts, from the southwest, will
increase up to 60 mph or greater Sunday. Minimum relative
humidity will range from 10-15 percent lowlands to 15- 20 percent
mountains. Widespread tree mortality and die back fuels will
increase the wildfire risk as ERCs climb to 85-90 percentile.
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zone 055 Texas Fire Weather Zone
055 El Paso County, Fire Weather Zone 056 Texas Fire Weather
Zone 056 Hudspeth County, Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest
Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ and Fire
Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio
Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ.
Fire Weather Zone 055 Texas Fire Weather Zone
055 El Paso County, Fire Weather Zone 056 Texas Fire Weather
Zone 056 Hudspeth County, Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest
Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ and Fire
Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio
Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ.
Timing:
winds increasing after 10 am, and peaking in middle to
late afternoon.
winds increasing after 10 am, and peaking in middle to
late afternoon.
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 10 percent.
As low as 10 percent.
Temperatures:
Up to 86.
Up to 86.
Experimental Rfti:
4 to 6, Critical.
4 to 6, Critical.
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:
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
El Paso
Hudspeth
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 11:00 AM MDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY
RED FLAG WARNING FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR MOST OF NM
(EXCEPT THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND NORTHWEST PLATEAU) DUE TO
STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Southwesterly wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph over a large portion of
the area with very low humidity and dry vegetation will create
widespread critical fire weather. Localized extremely critical
conditions will occur across parts of eastern New Mexico. In
addition, lightning activity across northern New Mexico on Sunday
will occur with little wetting precipitation, increasing the
chances for new fire ignitions.
(EXCEPT THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND NORTHWEST PLATEAU) DUE TO
STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Southwesterly wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph over a large portion of
the area with very low humidity and dry vegetation will create
widespread critical fire weather. Localized extremely critical
conditions will occur across parts of eastern New Mexico. In
addition, lightning activity across northern New Mexico on Sunday
will occur with little wetting precipitation, increasing the
chances for new fire ignitions.
Area And Timing:
Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104
and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and
125) Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...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) Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts from 50
to 60 mph.
Relative Humidity:
Minimum values 10 to 15 percent.
Minimum values 10 to 15 percent.
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 these Red Flag Warnings.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of these Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Northeast Plains
Northeast Highlands
Central Highlands
East Central Plains
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 11:00 AM MDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY
RED FLAG WARNING FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR MOST OF NM
(EXCEPT THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND NORTHWEST PLATEAU) DUE TO
STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Southwesterly wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph over a large portion of
the area with very low humidity and dry vegetation will create
widespread critical fire weather. Localized extremely critical
conditions will occur across parts of eastern New Mexico. In
addition, lightning activity across northern New Mexico on Sunday
will occur with little wetting precipitation, increasing the
chances for new fire ignitions.
(EXCEPT THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND NORTHWEST PLATEAU) DUE TO
STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Southwesterly wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph over a large portion of
the area with very low humidity and dry vegetation will create
widespread critical fire weather. Localized extremely critical
conditions will occur across parts of eastern New Mexico. In
addition, lightning activity across northern New Mexico on Sunday
will occur with little wetting precipitation, increasing the
chances for new fire ignitions.
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 11 AM to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45
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 11 AM to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45
to 60 mph. The strongest gusts will be over the mountains.
Relative Humidity:
Minimum values 10 to 15 percent, except 15
to 20 percent over the higher terrain of western NM.
Minimum values 10 to 15 percent, except 15
to 20 percent over the higher terrain of western NM.
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.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
Areas Impacted:
West Central Mountains
Middle Rio Grande Valley
West Central Basin and Range
Sandia and Manzano Mountains
Red Flag Warning
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 REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR WINDY AND VERY DRY CONDITIONS FOR THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE
Winds:
South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 9 percent.
As low as 9 percent.
Temperatures:
In the 80s to low 90s.
In the 80s to low 90s.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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 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.
Areas Impacted:
Hartley
Oldham
Potter
Deaf Smith
Randall
Armstrong
Palo Duro Canyon
Red Flag Warning
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 REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR WINDY AND VERY DRY CONDITIONS FOR THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE
Winds:
South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 9 percent.
As low as 9 percent.
Temperatures:
In the 80s to low 90s.
In the 80s to low 90s.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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 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.
Areas Impacted:
Cimarron
Texas
Beaver
Dallam
Sherman
Hansford
Ochiltree
Lipscomb
Moore
Hutchinson
Roberts
Hemphill
Carson
Gray
Wheeler
Donley
Collingsworth