Red Flag Warning Issued for Capitan and Sacramento Mountains
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NOAA issued it on May 5, 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 is in effect for the Capitan and Sacramento Mountains in New Mexico due to critical fire weather conditions with strong winds and low humidity expected on April 27.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Capitan and Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico
- Issued
- May 5, 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 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. This alert is for critical fire weather conditions and is effective from 10 AM MDT on April 27 until 8 PM MDT on April 27.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the Capitan and Sacramento Mountains, specifically Fire Weather Zone 113, which includes the Lincoln NF/LNZ in New Mexico.
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare for critical fire weather conditions. Outdoor burning is not recommended, as any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly due to the combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels.
Expected Conditions
Winds are expected to be west at 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on Monday. Relative humidity could drop as low as 9 percent, with temperatures reaching up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Dry fuels are contributing to the hazardous conditions.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 10 AM MDT on April 27 and ends at 8 PM MDT on April 27.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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