The hot, dry, and breezy weather pattern will persist through midweek. This combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warm temps can contribute to extreme fire behavior. It only takes one spark to start a wildfire...remember to do your part to prevent them! #OneLessSpark
#NMwx Breezy to windy conditions expected today across much of northern and central NM. Winds combined low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions this afternoon. Any fires that start will be able to spread rapidly. Please do your part to create #OneLessSpark! #NMwx
Another day, another round of critical fire weather conditions, especially across eastern NM, on Sunday. As always, please remember to limit outdoor burning! #OneLessSpark #NMwx #NMfire
Warm, dry and breezy to windy today and Sunday with the critical fire weather conditions #nmwx #OneLessSpark
Critical fire weather will continue over the next several days with warm, dry, and windy conditions in many areas. #OneLessSpark #nmwx #nmfire
#NMwx Critical fire weather will be present over a large portion of New Mexico each afternoon through Thursday. Take precautions to reduce the risk of a spark. Rapid fire spread will be possible from any new ignition. #NMwx #NMFire #OneLessSpark
Thu 4/20
Strong winds will once again combine with low humidity to create high fire danger & critical fire weather conditions today. Unstable conditions will also be found over portions of central & eastern NM, enhancing this risk.
Do your part to create #OneLessSpark
#NMfire
Wed 4/19
Windy, dry & unstable conditions are a recipe for critical fire weather!
Do your part to create #OneLessSpark
- Avoid outdoor burning
- Discard cigarettes properly
- Avoid parking in tall dry grass
- Properly stow trailer chains
- Avoid using outdoor power equipment
Wed 4/19
A typical windy April day is in store today with dry conditions & very low humidity also leading to critical fire weather conditions.
A wind advisory & Red Flag Warning (for critical fire weather) are both in effect today. Do your part to create #OneLessSpark #NMwx
Two more days of critical fire weather across NM. Wednesday will see the most widespread and intense threat of rapid fire growth from any new spark. #NMwx #NMFire #OneLessSpark
Strong winds, low humidity & unstable conditions will continue to impact portions of central & eastern New Mexico today.
Avoid outdoor burning, as these critical fire weather conditions will lead to rapid fire growth!
Do your part to create #OneLessSpark
#NMwx #NMfire
Strong winds, low humidity & unstable conditions will be present across northern & central New Mexico today!
This is a recipe for critical fire weather & any fires will have the potential to spread & grow rapidly!
Do your part to create #OneLessSpark
#NMwx #NMfire
Enjoy the weather today, because it turns uglier Thursday and Friday with strong to damaging winds, blowing dust and critical fire weather conditions. Do your part to create #OneLessSpark! #nmwx #nmfire
Wednesday will be warmer & breezy with mostly sunny skies. Nasty spring winds are expected Thursday and Friday. Critical fire weather is also expected over central & eastern NM. Outdoor burning should not be done. #nmwx #nmfire #OneLessSpark
Critical fire weather conditions return today for portions of eastern NM where strong winds, low humidity values and dry fuels co-exist. Precipitation chances are few and far between this week, so please avoid anything that could cause a spark! #nmwx #OneLessSpark
Head's up, Eastern New Mexico!
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for most eastern areas of the state on Sunday when the combination of gusty winds & low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions.
Any fires will have the potential to grow rapidly!