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New Mexico, East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet

Fire Weather Warning

Statement as of 6:53 AM MDT on May 20, 2013

Expires 11:00 PM EDT on May 20, 2013


... Red flag warning in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this
evening due to strong winds and low humidity...

This warning upgrades the Fire Weather Watch which was previously
in effect.

* Area affected: portions of southwest and south-central New
Mexico including fire weather zones 110 111 112 and 113. Far
West Texas including fire weather zone 055.

* Timing: today from noon to 9 PM MDT.

* Wind: west at 20 mph at the 20-foot level with gusts 30 to 35
mph in the afternoon... strongest along east facing mountain
slopes.

* Humidity: minimum 5 to 9 percent in The Lowlands... 9 to 15
percent in the higher elevations.

* 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 will
create extreme fire growth potential.






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