Red Flag Warning

...MARGINALLY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...

A strong upper-level trough from the Pacific Northwest will bring breezy southwest winds for Gila National Forest and the Southern New Mexico Deserts on Saturday and Sunday. These winds will range from 15 to 25 mph with the strongest winds on Sunday. Combined with Min RH values in the teens, gusts up to 40 mph, and insufficient fuel recovery, these winds will raise fire weather conditions to near critical.

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning for the south central New Mexico lowlands, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 8 PM MDT Sunday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ.

* TIMING...Saturday morning through Sunday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 100.

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