Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 2 at 2:01PM MDT until May 4 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 1:01pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 6:00am
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR SOUTHWESTERN NEW
MEXICO ON SUNDAY...
An upper level low pressure system will approach the region from
the west on Sunday, increasing winds during the day from the south
and southwest. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph will combine with
minimum relative humidities around 10 percent to create critical
fire danger. Critically dry fuels will allow fires to spread
quickly.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and
Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ.
* TIMING...From Noon to 9 PM Sunday.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.
* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...5 to 6, Critical.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM