Red Flag Warning for Southwest and South Central New Mexico
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NOAA issued it on May 1, 2026, 3 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 for parts of Southwest and South Central New Mexico due to critical fire weather conditions from strong winds, low humidity, and dry fuels.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest New Mexico
- Issued
- May 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwest New Mexico.
Alert Details
The Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. It is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT on April 25, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Southwest Mountains; Southwest Deserts and Lowlands; South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley; and Capitan and Sacramento Mountains in New Mexico, specifically Fire Weather Zones 110, 111, 112, and 113.
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare for critical fire weather conditions. Outdoor burning is not recommended, as any fires that develop could spread rapidly due to the combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Expected Conditions
Winds from the southwest are expected at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph. Relative humidity will range from 8 to 15 percent, with temperatures reaching up to 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Dry fuels and critically low relative humidity will increase wildfire risk.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 11 AM MDT on April 25, 2026, and ends at 8 PM MDT on the same day. Winds are expected to increase after 10 AM and peak in the middle to late afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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