Red Flag Warning In Effect From Noon To 8 Pm Mdt Sunday For
Strong Winds And Low Relative Humidities For Fire Weather Zone
111...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM
MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 111.

* WIND...25 TO 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...7 to 11 percent.

*THUNDERSTORMS...Thunderstorm development is not expected.

* HIGHEST THREAT...is located over the southwest deserts and
lowlands...including the New Mexico bootheel.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended. Be careful if you have to
operate gas or electrical powered machinery outside.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.