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TQRECC & Quay Co Emergency Management
Wednesday April 20th, 2022 :: 02:33 p.m. MDT

Advisory

Red Flag Warning until 09:00PM Thursday

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening.

* AREA AND TIMING...East Central Plains until 9PM MDT this evening, then 1PM to 9PM MDT Thursday and Friday morning through Friday evening.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, turning more southwest on Thursday at 15 to 20 mph with occasional gusts to 30 mph. Southwest 35 to 45 mph with occasional gusts to 60 mph on Friday

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Ranging from 5 to 10 percent this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EAST CENTRAL PLAINS

Instructions:

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of these Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watch.

Address/Location
TQRECC & Quay Co Emergency Management
206 E Center St
Tucumcari, NM 88401

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-461-2280

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Red Flag Warning

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