Red Flag Warning for Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley
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NOAA issued it on April 28, 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 by NWS Albuquerque NM for the Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley in New Mexico, effective from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT on April 22, 2026, due to strong winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley
- Issued
- April 28, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley.
Red Flag Warning in New Mexico
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Albuquerque NM. This alert is effective from 11:00 AM MDT to 9:00 PM MDT on April 22, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley in New Mexico.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for potential rapid fire spread and to advise appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this warning. Avoid outdoor burning as fires may spread quickly.
Expected Conditions
Expect southwest to west winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity minimum values of 7 to 10 percent, which could lead to rapid fire spread.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 11:00 AM MDT on April 22, 2026, until 9:00 PM MDT on April 22, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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