fra: 14.03.2026, 12:02
til: 15.03.2026, 05:00

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...West to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph shifting to the north and northeast during the afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * RFTI...6 to 8 or critical to extreme. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Extreme...4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10).

fra: 14.03.2026, 15:10
til: 15.03.2026, 05:15

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS WEEKEND FOR LINCOLN NATIONAL FOREST, PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... An approaching upper level disturbance will bring increasing west winds to the area this afternoon, and near-critical fire weather conditions to the lowlands. Winds will generally diminish after sunset, but stronger winds are expected to return to the Sacramento Mountains and nearby areas of New Mexico Fire Zone 113 late tonight into Sunday morning, while relative humidity values remain low. The timing of critical fire weather conditions is unusual. Also. rapid drying of fuels over Lincoln National Forest over the past few weeks have increased the risk of fire spread. A strong jet stream will continue crossing the central Rockies on Sunday, leading to more windy conditions in the afternoon, with conditions potentially reaching critical thresholds in the afternoon again, though winds will be on the lower end of critical. * AFFECTED AREA...Far West Texas, South-Central New Mexico, and the Gila Region in Southwestern New Mexico. Including Texas Fire Weather Zones 055 and 056, and New Mexico Fire Weather Zones 110 and 112. * TIMING...Noon to 6 PM Sunday. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI... 3 to 4 Near Critical. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

fra: 14.03.2026, 15:10
til: 15.03.2026, 05:15

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS WEEKEND FOR LINCOLN NATIONAL FOREST, PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... An approaching upper level disturbance will bring increasing west winds to the area this afternoon, and near-critical fire weather conditions to the lowlands. Winds will generally diminish after sunset, but stronger winds are expected to return to the Sacramento Mountains and nearby areas of New Mexico Fire Zone 113 late tonight into Sunday morning, while relative humidity values remain low. The timing of critical fire weather conditions is unusual. Also. rapid drying of fuels over Lincoln National Forest over the past few weeks have increased the risk of fire spread. A strong jet stream will continue crossing the central Rockies on Sunday, leading to more windy conditions in the afternoon, with conditions potentially reaching critical thresholds in the afternoon again, though winds will be on the lower end of critical. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...3 PM Saturday afternoon through 6 PM Sunday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 with gusts to 40 mph this afternoon. Increasing in the predawn hours Sunday to 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent, with poor overnight recovery. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI... 4 to 5 Near Critical to Critical. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

fra: 15.03.2026, 03:00
til: 15.03.2026, 06:00

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains above 7500 feet, and the east slopes down to 6000 feet. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Sunday. The strongest winds will occur between 5 AM and Noon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Localized power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.