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Published: 07 April 2015 07 April 2015

Dry And Windy Conditions Continue Wednesday...

..an Upper Level Trough Now Moving Into The Western States...will
Generate Strengthening 20 Ft Southwest Winds Across The Region.
Sustained Speeds Of 20 To 35 Mph Are Likely With Higher Gusts

 

Southwest Deserts And Lowlands-
South Central Lowlands And Southern Rio Grande Valley-
Capitan And Sacramento Mountains-El Paso-
835 Pm Mdt Tue Apr 7 2015

...red Flag Warning In Effect From Noon To 9 Pm Mdt Wednesday 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 Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch Is No Longer In Effect.

* Timing: 12 Pm Through 9 Pm Wednesday.

* Winds: West-Southwest Winds 25 To 35 Mph With Gusts Over 45 Mph.

* Minimum Humidity: 5 To 11 Percent.

* Very High To Extreme Fire Dangers Will Be In Place Wednesday.

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

The National Weather Service In El Paso Tx/santa Teresa Has
Issued A Red Flag Warning...from Wednesday Afternoon Through
Wednesday Evening. The Fire Weather Watch Is No Longer In Effect.

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.