Red Flag Warning Issued for Northeast Highlands, New Mexico Through Monday Evening
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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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Critical fire weather conditions are expected in the Northeast Highlands on Monday, with strong winds and low humidity prompting a Red Flag Warning from the National Weather Service.
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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 in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Northeast Highlands. This alert replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch as critical fire weather conditions are now expected to develop.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Northeast Highlands (Zone 123). The affected geographic area is located along and east of the I-25 corridor, including the communities of Ribera, Las Vegas, and Raton.
What You Should Do
Outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly due to the combination of wind and low humidity. Residents should advise appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this warning and remain vigilant.
Expected Conditions
Critical conditions will be driven by the following factors:
- 20 Foot Winds: Southwest winds between 20 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Minimum humidity values are expected to fall between 9 and 14 percent.
- Fire Behavior: Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread rapidly.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 11:00 AM MST on Monday, March 2, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM MST the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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