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Category: Weather Weather
Published: 28 April 2019 28 April 2019

red flag warning lower gc and hidalgo New Mexico Fire Weather Zone 111
Southwest Deserts And Lowlands/las Cruces Blm/glz-
214 Pm Mdt Sun Apr 28 2019

...red Flag Warning In Effect From Noon To 9 Pm Mdt Monday For Strong Winds And Low Relative Humidity...

The National Weather Service In El Paso Tx/santa Teresa Has Issued A Red Flag Warning, Which Is In Effect From Noon To 9 Pm Mdt Monday.

* Affected Area...fire Weather Zone 111.

* Wind...sustained Southwest Winds Of 20 To 30 Mph With Gusts UpTo 40 Mph.

* Humidity...8 To 12 Percent.

* Highest Threat...lowlands Of The New Mexico Bootheel.

* Impacts...any Fires That Develop Will Likely Spread Rapidly.
Outdoor Burning Is Not Recommended.

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.