Red Flag Warning Issued for Northeast Highlands in New Mexico Due to Critical Fire Weather
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 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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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Northeast Highlands today, citing strong winds and low humidity through 6 PM MST.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Highlands, New Mexico
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Northeast Highlands, New Mexico.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Northeast Highlands. This alert is in effect from noon today through 6:00 PM MST this evening, February 19, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Northeast Highlands (Zone 104). The primary impact zone is located along and east of Interstate 25, extending from Las Vegas northward.
What You Should Do
Outdoor burning is not recommended under these conditions. Residents should exercise extreme caution as any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. It is advised to notify appropriate officials or fire crews in the field regarding these critical conditions.
Expected Conditions
Critical fire weather conditions are being driven by a combination of strong winds, low humidity, and very dry fuels.
- Winds: West and northwest winds are forecast at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching approximately 40 mph.
- Humidity: Minimum relative humidity values are expected to drop between 12 and 20 percent.
- Hazards: Persistently strong flow aloft and surface low pressure are contributing to the hazardous environment.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning begins at 12:00 PM MST today and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM MST this evening. While this specific warning ends tonight, additional fire weather watches are in place for surrounding areas through Friday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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