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Published: 19 May 2022 19 May 2022

fire weather watch 030622ELEVATED TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THURSDAY AND FRIDAY.. Elevated conditions are expected for areas west of the Continental Divide (NW FW Zone 110) today. Conditions will become critical on Friday as dry weather and gusty winds are expected to return to the region as an upper level system approaches the area.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR
VERY LOW HUMIDITY AND STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055,
056, 111, 112, AND 113...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM
MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* WIND... West between 15 and 25 mph.

* HUMIDITY...6 to 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.