...A RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Another round of critical fire weather conditions are expected Tuesday across a broader area of eastern New Mexico. Strong westerly winds and low humidity will allow any fire that starts to spread rapidly. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AREA AND TIMING...Central Highlands (Zone 125) from 11 AM to 7 PM Tuesday. Fire Weather Watch in effect Tuesday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 9 and 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
