...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THURSDAY...
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY...

.Deep southwest flow will increase on Thursday with the passage
of an upper level jet streak. Deep surface low over eastern
Colorado will extend a strong pressure gradient southward into New
Mexico and west Texas, leading to strong winds area wide Thursday
afternoon. West-southwest winds with sustained speeds of 30 to 40
mph and peak gusts around 55 mph combined with very low relative
humidity values will lead to critical fire weather conditions and
the risk of rapid fire start and spread through much of the
daytime hours Thursday. Fuel moisture had dried rapidly this
month, especially along the desert lowlands, due to preexisting
drought status and lack of recent precipitation. Winds subsiding
overnight into Friday morning, likely picking back up again Friday
and Saturday afternoons. On Saturday, particularly, there is high
confidence much of the Rio Grande Valley, Tularosa Basin, and far
West Texas will see critical fire concerns again.

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday
afternoon through Saturday evening.

* WIND...West to southwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent.

* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...For the Warning, 6-8 Critical to Extreme in
Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas desert lowlands. For the
watch...5 to 6 Critical, for portions of the Southern New Mexico
and far West Texas desert lowlands.

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

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THURSDAY...
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY...

.Deep southwest flow will increase on Thursday with the passage
of an upper level jet streak. Deep surface low over eastern
Colorado will extend a strong pressure gradient southward into New
Mexico and west Texas, leading to strong winds area wide Thursday
afternoon. West-southwest winds with sustained speeds of 30 to 40
mph and peak gusts around 55 mph combined with very low relative
humidity values will lead to critical fire weather conditions and
the risk of rapid fire start and spread through much of the
daytime hours Thursday. Fuel moisture had dried rapidly this
month, especially along the desert lowlands, due to preexisting
drought status and lack of recent precipitation. Winds subsiding
overnight into Friday morning, likely picking back up again Friday
and Saturday afternoons. On Saturday, particularly, there is high
confidence much of the Rio Grande Valley, Tularosa Basin, and far
West Texas will see critical fire concerns again.

* WIND...West to southwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent.

* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...6-8 Critical to Extreme in Southern New
Mexico and Far West Texas desert lowlands. 5-7 Critical for
Lincoln and Gila National Forests.

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

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and
southwest Texas.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility
and cause impacts to air quality and travel.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THURSDAY...
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY...

.Deep southwest flow will increase on Thursday with the passage
of an upper level jet streak. Deep surface low over eastern
Colorado will extend a strong pressure gradient southward into New
Mexico and west Texas, leading to strong winds area wide Thursday
afternoon. West-southwest winds with sustained speeds of 30 to 40
mph and peak gusts around 55 mph combined with very low relative
humidity values will lead to critical fire weather conditions and
the risk of rapid fire start and spread through much of the
daytime hours Thursday. Fuel moisture had dried rapidly this
month, especially along the desert lowlands, due to preexisting
drought status and lack of recent precipitation. Winds subsiding
overnight into Friday morning, likely picking back up again Friday
and Saturday afternoons. On Saturday, particularly, there is high
confidence much of the Rio Grande Valley, Tularosa Basin, and far
West Texas will see critical fire concerns again.

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday
afternoon through Saturday evening.

* WIND...West to southwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent.

* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...For the Warning, 6-8 Critical to Extreme in
Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas desert lowlands. For the
watch...5 to 6 Critical, for portions of the Southern New Mexico
and far West Texas desert lowlands.

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

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.