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New Mexico, Central Tularosa Basin

Fire Weather Warning

Statement as of 6:54 AM MDT on May 18, 2013

Expires 11:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013


... Red flag warning remains in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to
9 PM MDT this evening due to strong winds and low humidity...

* area affected: southwest and south-central New Mexico including
fire weather zones 110 111 112 and 113. Far West Texas including
fire weather zones 055 and 056.

* Timing: 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* Wind: west to southwest winds 20 to 25 mph at the 20-foot level
with gusts to 35 mph.

* Humidity: minimum rh 5 to 10 percent.

* Impacts... any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will
create extreme fire growth potential.




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