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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
122 AM MDT Sun Jul 7 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY BETWEEN 1 PM AND 7 PM FOR THE
NORTHWEST PLATEAU DUE TO VERY LOW HUMIDITY, STRONG WINDS AND AN 
UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE...

.Gusty northwest winds will bring in drier and hotter conditions 
to northwestern New Mexico today. In addition, very low humidity 
has been observed over the past few days, allowing fine fuels to 
cure and dry across the Northwest Plateau. High haines values 
combined with the stronger winds and low humidity will result in 
critical fire weather conditions. Despite rainfall last week, 
rapid fire spread will be possible in receptive fuels. Winds will 
diminish Sunday evening to alleviate the critical fire weather 
threat.

NMZ101-080100-
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Northwest Plateau-
122 AM MDT Sun Jul 7 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT
this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* AREA AND TIMING...Thus includes the Northwest Plateau (Zone 101)
  this afternoon and early evening. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Northwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 5 and 8 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

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