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Red Flag Warning 21, NWS Albuquerque, NM

May 21, 2020

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this red flag warning at May 21, 2020, 2:54 PM MDT. It took effect at May 22, 2020, 1:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 21, 2020, 2:54 PM MDT (20:54 UTC)
In effect from
May 22, 2020, 1:00 PM MDT
Expired
May 22, 2020, 7:00 PM MDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM

The text

As transmitted.

461 
WWUS85 KABQ 212054
RFWABQ

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
254 PM MDT Thu May 21 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS OF NEW MEXICO
FRIDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR EASTERN PLAINS FOR SATURDAY DUE
TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES... 

.Breezy to locally windy conditions are forecast across much of 
New Mexico on Friday with the strongest wind speeds expected along
and east of the central mountain chain. Critical fire weather
conditions shift to the eastern plains Saturday, combined with
stronger winds, above normal temperatures, low relative 
humidities, and very unstable conditions. 

NMZ103-221300-
/O.UPG.KABQ.FW.A.0017.200522T1900Z-200523T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.W.0021.200522T1900Z-200523T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.A.0018.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
Northeast Highlands-
254 PM MDT Thu May 21 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM MDT FRIDAY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Friday. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in
effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. 

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast highlands of New Mexico for Friday
  afternoon into the early evening and Saturday afternoon and 
  evening.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...South southwest at 20 to 25 mph with occasional
  gusts to 35 mph on Friday. South southwest at 20 to 30 mph with
  occasional gusts to 35 mph on Saturday.
 
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Dropping to 5 to 10 percent in the late
  afternoon for Friday and Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

&&

$$

NMZ104-108-221300-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.A.0018.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
Northeast Plains-East Central Plains-
254 PM MDT Thu May 21 2020

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire
Weather Watch...which is in effect from Saturday morning through
Saturday evening. 

* AREA AND TIMING...Eastern plains for Saturday afternoon and
  evening. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...South southwest 20 to 30 mph with occasional
  gusts to 35 mph. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Dropping to 5 to 10 percent in the late
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Outdoor burning is not recommended

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.

&&

$$

31
4 follow-up statements
510 
WWUS85 KABQ 220954
RFWABQ

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
354 AM MDT Fri May 22 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING FROM 1 TO 7 PM TODAY FOR THE NORTHEAST 
HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES... 
...RED FLAG WARNING SATURDAY FROM LATE MORNING UNTIL MID EVENING 
ACROSS THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS AND EASTERN PLAINS DUE TO STRONG 
WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH SATURDAY FROM LATE MORNING UNTIL MID EVENING
FOR THE SANDIA/MANZANO AND GALLINAS MOUNTAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS
AND LOW HUMIDITIES...

A storm system crossing the northern and central Rockies will
strengthen southwest flow over New Mexico today and especially 
Saturday. A sharp surface trough will also develop in the lee of 
the southern Rockies on Saturday, causing strong surface winds to 
become widespread along and east of the central mountain chain.
In addition, high temperatures will vary from a few to around 9 
degrees above normal across the east, with several hours of 
single-digit humidities each afternoon, and widespread Haines of
6.

NMZ103-230100-
/O.UPG.KABQ.FW.A.0018.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.W.0022.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0021.200522T1900Z-200523T0100Z/
Northeast Highlands-
354 AM MDT Fri May 22 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands from 1 to 7 PM today, then
  from late morning until mid evening Saturday. The most critical
  conditions will occur from 3 to 6 PM Saturday, when winds will
  be the strongest. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...South southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35
  mph on Friday. Southwest at 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 
  mph on Saturday. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Dropping to around 8 percent both days. 

* IMPACTS...Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

&&

$$

NMZ104-108-230100-
/O.UPG.KABQ.FW.A.0018.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.W.0022.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
Northeast Plains-East Central Plains-
354 AM MDT Fri May 22 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast and East Central Plains Saturday 
  from late morning until mid evening. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph,
  except up to 45 mph on the northeast plains.
 
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY....Dropping to around 7 percent. 

* IMPACTS...Outdoor burning is not recommended

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

&&

$$

NMZ107-230100-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.A.0019.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
Sandia, Manzano and Gallinas Mountains-
354 AM MDT Fri May 22 2020

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire
Weather Watch...which is in effect from Saturday morning through
Saturday evening. 

* AREA AND TIMING...Sandia/Manzano and Gallinas Mountains Saturday
  from late morning until mid evening.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Dropping to around 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended..

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.

&&

$$

44
693 
WWUS85 KABQ 222032
RFWABQ

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
232 PM MDT Fri May 22 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING FROM 1 TO 7 PM TODAY FOR THE NORTHEAST
HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES... 

...RED FLAG WARNING SATURDAY FROM LATE MORNING UNTIL MID EVENING 
ACROSS THE NORTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, EASTERN 
PLAINS, AND SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW 
HUMIDITIES...

An upper-level disturbance crossing the central Rockies will 
strengthen southwest flow into early evening. In addition, a 
leeside trough off of the southern Rockies will increase winds on
Saturday. High temperatures will be up to 9 degrees above normal 
across the eastern plains, with relative humidities in teens and 
single digits. 

NMZ107-230100-
/O.UPG.KABQ.FW.A.0019.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.FW.W.0022.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
Sandia, Manzano and Gallinas Mountains-
232 PM MDT Fri May 22 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* AREA AND TIMING...Sandia/Manzano and Gallinas Mountains 
  Saturday from late morning until mid evening. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Dropping to around 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

&&

$$

NMZ102-230100-
/O.EXA.KABQ.FW.W.0022.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
North Central Mountains-
232 PM MDT Fri May 22 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. 

* AREA AND TIMING...North Central Mountains below 8000 ft 
  Saturday from late morning until mid evening. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph,
  except up to 45 mph on the north central mountains. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY....Dropping to around 7 percent.

* IMPACTS...Outdoor burning is not recommended

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

&&

$$

NMZ103-230100-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200523T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0022.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
Northeast Highlands-
232 PM MDT Fri May 22 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands from 1 to 7 PM today, 
  then from late morning until mid evening Saturday. The most 
  critical conditions will occur from 3 to 6 PM Saturday, when 
  winds will be the strongest. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...South southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35
  mph until 7 pm. Southwest at 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 
  mph on Saturday. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Dropping to around 8 percent this afternoon
  and Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

&&

$$

NMZ104-108-230100-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0022.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
Northeast Plains-East Central Plains-
232 PM MDT Fri May 22 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast and East Central Plains Saturday 
  from late morning until mid evening. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 
  mph, except up to 45 mph on the northeast plains. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY....Dropping to around 7 percent.

* IMPACTS...Outdoor burning is not recommended

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

&&

$$

31
992 
WWUS85 KABQ 222219
RFWABQ

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
419 PM MDT Fri May 22 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING UNTIL 7 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE NORTHEAST 
HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES...

...RED FLAG WARNING SATURDAY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT FOR
MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITIES...

.Southwest winds will increase Saturday over much of central and
eastern New Mexico. In addition, very dry conditions combined with
high Haines will produce critical fire weather conditions. 

NMZ103-230100-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200523T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0022.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
Northeast Highlands-
419 PM MDT Fri May 22 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands until 7 PM this evening, 
  then from late morning until mid evening Saturday. The most 
  critical conditions will occur from 3 to 6 PM Saturday, when 
  winds will be the strongest. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35
  mph until 7 pm. Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  Saturday afternoon.
 
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Dropping to around 5 percent this afternoon
  and 5 to 10 percent Saturday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

&&

$$

NMZ102-104-107-108-230100-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0022.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
North Central Mountains-Northeast Plains-
Sandia, Manzano and Gallinas Mountains-East Central Plains-
419 PM MDT Fri May 22 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

* AREA AND TIMING...North Central Mountains below about 8000 ft or
  any snowpack, Northeast Highlands, Northeast and East Central
  Plains, Sandia, Manzano and Gallinas Mountains. Critical
  conditions are expected to develop late Saturday morning and
  continue until mid evening Saturday.
 
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph,
  except up to 45 mph Northeast Plains.
 
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY....Ranging from 6 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

&&

$$
936 
WWUS85 KABQ 230124
RFWABQ

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
724 PM MDT Fri May 22 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING SATURDAY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT FOR
MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND 
LOW HUMIDITIES...

.Southwest winds will increase Saturday over much of central and
eastern New Mexico. In addition, very dry conditions combined
with high Haines will produce critical fire weather conditions.

NMZ103-231200-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200523T0100Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0022.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
Northeast Highlands-
724 PM MDT Fri May 22 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY HAS EXPIRED...

* AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Highlands from late morning until 
  mid evening Saturday. The most critical conditions will occur 
  from 3 to 6 PM Saturday, when winds will be the strongest. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  Saturday afternoon. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Dropping to 5 to 10 percent Saturday 
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

&&

$$

NMZ102-104-107-108-231200-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0022.200523T1700Z-200524T0300Z/
North Central Mountains-Northeast Plains-
Sandia, Manzano and Gallinas Mountains-East Central Plains-
724 PM MDT Fri May 22 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

* AREA AND TIMING...North Central Mountains below 8000 ft or any 
  snowpack, Northeast Highlands, Northeast and East Central 
  Plains, Sandia, Manzano and Gallinas Mountains. Critical 
  conditions are expected to develop late Saturday morning and 
  continue until mid evening Saturday. 

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph,
  except up to 45 mph in the Northeast Plains. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY....Ranging from 6 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 21, 3:19 AM MDTFire Weather WatchABQ12 hr
May 21, 2:54 PM MDTFire Weather WatchABQHarding, San Miguel, Union13 hr

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Sources

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