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Category: Weather Weather
Published: 13 June 2019 13 June 2019

red flag warning lower gc and hidalgo RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR
STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE 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 to 8 PM
MDT Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 111.

* WIND...Westerly wind 20-30 mph, with gusts to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...6-14 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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.