Weather Forecast for Santa Fe

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR EAST CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .On Saturday, west winds will strengthen with occasional gusts up to 40 mph east of the central mountain chain. In addition, humidity will fall as low as 8 to 15 percent, resulting in critical fire weather conditions. On Sunday, much stronger winds will impact a larger portion of the area with continued dry conditions. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104 and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and 125) Saturday from noon to 8 PM MDT for the Red Flag Warning, and Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening for the Fire Weather Watch. * 20 FOOT WINDS...On Saturday, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, except up to 40 mph from Clines Corners to Las Vegas. On Sunday, southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of to 50 to 60 mph, especially from Clines Corners to Las Vegas. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 8 to 15 percent both Saturday and Sunday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR EAST CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .On Saturday, west winds will strengthen with occasional gusts up to 40 mph east of the central mountain chain. In addition, humidity will fall as low as 8 to 15 percent, resulting in critical fire weather conditions. On Sunday, much stronger winds will impact a larger portion of the area with continued dry conditions. * AREA AND TIMING...Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106) and Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest at 25 to 40 mph with occasional gusts of 45 to 60 mph with the highest speeds over the mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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