Red Flag Warning for Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico
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NOAA issued it on April 22, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Red Flag Warning has been issued by NWS Albuquerque NM for the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, effective from noon until 8:00 PM MDT on April 22, 2026, due to strong winds and low humidity that could lead to rapid fire spread.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Sangre de Cristo Mountains, New Mexico
- Issued
- April 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Sangre de Cristo Mountains, New Mexico.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Albuquerque NM. It is effective from noon MDT on April 22, 2026, until 8:00 PM MDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, including zones such as NMZ122, and extends to the central highlands, east central plains, and from the upper Rio Grande Valley eastward in New Mexico.
What You Should Do
Advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Prepare for potential fire hazards due to the conditions.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are expected. Relative humidity will reach minimum values around 9 percent, which could cause any fires to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 12:00 PM MDT on April 22, 2026, and ends at 8:00 PM MDT on April 22, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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