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Published: 15 April 2015 15 April 2015

Editor's Note:Refer to previously posted map for area of warning

Red Flag Warning In Effect From Noon Today To 9 Pm Mdt This
Evening For Strong Winds And Low Humidity For Fire Weather Zone
111...

The National Weather Service In El Paso Tx/santa Teresa Has
Issued A Red Flag Warning...which Is In Effect From Noon Today To
9 Pm MDT This Evening.

* Event: Fire Weather Zone 111 ...southwest Deserts And
Lowlands. Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands And
Southern Rio Grande Valley.

* Timing: Noon Through 9 Pm Wednesday.

* Wind: West To Southwest 20 To 25 Mph With Gusts To 35 Mph.

* Humidity: 10 To 15 Percent.

* 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.