Red Flag Warning Issued for West Central Basin and Range
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NOAA issued it on July 18, 2026, 5 weeks 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 from noon to 9 PM MDT today for the West Central Basin and Range due to strong winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Basin and Range, New Mexico
- Issued
- July 18, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
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Record status: historical. It was issued 5 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Central Basin and Range, New Mexico.
Alert Details
Red Flag Warning issued by NWS Albuquerque NM. Effective from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM MDT on June 17, 2026.
Affected Areas
West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109), New Mexico.
What You Should Do
Advise appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Expected Conditions
Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Minimum relative humidity 8 to 13 percent.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from noon today through 9 PM MDT this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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