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2025 [KABQ] ALBUQUERQUE Red Flag (FW) Warning (W) Number 16

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836 
WWUS85 KABQ 310943
RFWABQ

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
343 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING FROM 2 TO 8 PM MDT TODAY FOR THE NORTHEAST 
HIGHLANDS, WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS AND UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY AND 
LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...

...RED FLAG WARNING FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING FOR EASTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND
LOW HUMIDITY...

.A fire growth pattern will continue through Wednesday with 
breezy to windy conditions and very low humidity values each 
afternoon. The coverage of critical fire weather conditions will 
peak on Tuesday as winds trend stronger. The potential exists for
wind gusts up to 65 mph and locally extreme fire weather
conditions in eastern New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures
and winds drop on Wednesday, but there is a moderate chance of
continued critical fire weather in south-central and eastern
areas.

NMZ123-010200-
/O.UPG.KABQ.FW.A.0017.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.W.0016.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0015.250331T2000Z-250401T0200Z/
Northeast Highlands-
343 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) today between 
  2 and 8 PM and Tuesday between noon and 9 PM. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
  45 mph today. West winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph on Tuesday. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 10 and 15 percent 
  each afternoon. 

* 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 the Red Flag Warning for Monday and the Fire Weather
Watch for Tuesday.

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

&&

$$

NMZ104-106-124>126-010200-
/O.UPG.KABQ.FW.A.0017.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.W.0016.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Northeast Plains-Middle Rio Grande Valley-
Sandia and Manzano Mountains-Central Highlands-
East Central Plains-
343 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Middle Rio Grande
  Valley (Zone 106), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) and 
  the East Central Plains (Zone 126) between noon and 9 PM on 
  Tuesday.
 
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West to southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts between 50 and 65 mph on Tuesday. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 10 to 15 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.

&&

$$

NMZ105-121-010200-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0015.250331T2000Z-250401T0200Z/
West Central Mountains-
Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley-
343 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AREA AND TIMING...West Central Mountains (Zone 105) and Upper
  Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley (Zone 121) Today 
  between 2 and 8 PM. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40
  mph. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 10 and 15 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.

&&

$$

16
314 
WWUS85 KABQ 010153
RFWABQ

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
753 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING FOR EASTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS 
AND LOW HUMIDITY...

.A fire growth pattern will continue through Wednesday with 
breezy to windy conditions and low humidity values. The coverage 
and intensity of critical fire weather conditions will peak on 
Tuesday due to very strong winds. The potential exists for wind 
gusts up to 65 mph and locally extreme fire weather conditions in 
eastern New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures and winds drop 
on Wednesday, but there is a moderate chance of continued critical
fire weather in south-central and eastern areas.

NMZ123-011100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250401T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0016.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Northeast Highlands-
753 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT
TUESDAY...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) for Tuesday 
  between noon and 9 PM. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph on Tuesday. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 10 and 15 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.

&&

$$

NMZ105-121-010300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250401T0200Z/
West Central Mountains-
Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley-
753 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque will allow the Red
Flag Warning to expire for the Upper Rio Grande and Lower Chama
River Valleys. Critical fire weather conditions have diminished
over the area.

$$

NMZ104-106-124>126-011100-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0016.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Northeast Plains-Middle Rio Grande Valley-
Sandia and Manzano Mountains-Central Highlands-
East Central Plains-
753 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Middle Rio 
  Grande Valley (Zone 106), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 
  124) and the East Central Plains (Zone 126) between noon and 9 
  PM on Tuesday. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West to southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts between 50 and 65 mph on Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 10 to 15 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.

&&

$$

DPorter
624 
WWUS85 KABQ 010933
RFWABQ

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
333 AM MDT Tue Apr 1 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM TODAY FOR 
PORTIONS OF CENTRAL NM AND ALL OF EASTERN NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS 
AND LOW HUMIDITY...

.A fire growing pattern will develop today with strong southwest 
to west winds, low humidity, and above normal temperatures. Wind 
gusts up to 60 mph are expected with near-single digit humidity 
and locally extreme fire weather for parts of eastern NM. Winds 
will taper off later this evening with increasing humidity and 
much colder temperatures tonight.

NMZ104-106-123>126-020300-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0016.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Northeast Plains-Middle Rio Grande Valley-Northeast Highlands-
Sandia and Manzano Mountains-Central Highlands-
East Central Plains-
333 AM MDT Tue Apr 1 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Middle Rio Grande
  Valley (Zone 106), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Sandia and
  Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and
  the East Central Plains (Zone 126) between noon and 9 PM today.
 
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts
  between 50 and 60 mph. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 10 to 15 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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836 
WWUS85 KABQ 310943
RFWABQ

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
343 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING FROM 2 TO 8 PM MDT TODAY FOR THE NORTHEAST 
HIGHLANDS, WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS AND UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY AND 
LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...

...RED FLAG WARNING FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING FOR EASTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND
LOW HUMIDITY...

.A fire growth pattern will continue through Wednesday with 
breezy to windy conditions and very low humidity values each 
afternoon. The coverage of critical fire weather conditions will 
peak on Tuesday as winds trend stronger. The potential exists for
wind gusts up to 65 mph and locally extreme fire weather
conditions in eastern New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures
and winds drop on Wednesday, but there is a moderate chance of
continued critical fire weather in south-central and eastern
areas.

NMZ123-010200-
/O.UPG.KABQ.FW.A.0017.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.W.0016.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0015.250331T2000Z-250401T0200Z/
Northeast Highlands-
343 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) today between 
  2 and 8 PM and Tuesday between noon and 9 PM. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
  45 mph today. West winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph on Tuesday. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 10 and 15 percent 
  each afternoon. 

* 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 the Red Flag Warning for Monday and the Fire Weather
Watch for Tuesday.

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

&&

$$

NMZ104-106-124>126-010200-
/O.UPG.KABQ.FW.A.0017.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.W.0016.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Northeast Plains-Middle Rio Grande Valley-
Sandia and Manzano Mountains-Central Highlands-
East Central Plains-
343 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Middle Rio Grande
  Valley (Zone 106), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) and 
  the East Central Plains (Zone 126) between noon and 9 PM on 
  Tuesday.
 
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West to southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts between 50 and 65 mph on Tuesday. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 10 to 15 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.

&&

$$

NMZ105-121-010200-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0015.250331T2000Z-250401T0200Z/
West Central Mountains-
Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley-
343 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AREA AND TIMING...West Central Mountains (Zone 105) and Upper
  Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley (Zone 121) Today 
  between 2 and 8 PM. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40
  mph. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 10 and 15 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.

&&

$$

16
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314 
WWUS85 KABQ 010153
RFWABQ

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
753 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING FOR EASTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS 
AND LOW HUMIDITY...

.A fire growth pattern will continue through Wednesday with 
breezy to windy conditions and low humidity values. The coverage 
and intensity of critical fire weather conditions will peak on 
Tuesday due to very strong winds. The potential exists for wind 
gusts up to 65 mph and locally extreme fire weather conditions in 
eastern New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures and winds drop 
on Wednesday, but there is a moderate chance of continued critical
fire weather in south-central and eastern areas.

NMZ123-011100-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250401T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0016.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Northeast Highlands-
753 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT
TUESDAY...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) for Tuesday 
  between noon and 9 PM. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph on Tuesday. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 10 and 15 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.

&&

$$

NMZ105-121-010300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250401T0200Z/
West Central Mountains-
Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley-
753 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque will allow the Red
Flag Warning to expire for the Upper Rio Grande and Lower Chama
River Valleys. Critical fire weather conditions have diminished
over the area.

$$

NMZ104-106-124>126-011100-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0016.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Northeast Plains-Middle Rio Grande Valley-
Sandia and Manzano Mountains-Central Highlands-
East Central Plains-
753 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Middle Rio 
  Grande Valley (Zone 106), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 
  124) and the East Central Plains (Zone 126) between noon and 9 
  PM on Tuesday. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West to southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts between 50 and 65 mph on Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 10 to 15 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.

&&

$$

DPorter
Permalink to 202504010933-KABQ-WWUS85-RFWABQ
624 
WWUS85 KABQ 010933
RFWABQ

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
333 AM MDT Tue Apr 1 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM TODAY FOR 
PORTIONS OF CENTRAL NM AND ALL OF EASTERN NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS 
AND LOW HUMIDITY...

.A fire growing pattern will develop today with strong southwest 
to west winds, low humidity, and above normal temperatures. Wind 
gusts up to 60 mph are expected with near-single digit humidity 
and locally extreme fire weather for parts of eastern NM. Winds 
will taper off later this evening with increasing humidity and 
much colder temperatures tonight.

NMZ104-106-123>126-020300-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0016.250401T1800Z-250402T0300Z/
Northeast Plains-Middle Rio Grande Valley-Northeast Highlands-
Sandia and Manzano Mountains-Central Highlands-
East Central Plains-
333 AM MDT Tue Apr 1 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Middle Rio Grande
  Valley (Zone 106), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Sandia and
  Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and
  the East Central Plains (Zone 126) between noon and 9 PM today.
 
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts
  between 50 and 60 mph. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 10 to 15 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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