Strong southwest to west winds will combine with very low relative humidity to create critical to extreme fire weather conditions in most of central and and eastern NM below snowpack Thursday afternoon. Rapid fire spread is likely with any fire starts. Do your part to prevent wildfires!
Breezy to windy conditions will persist on Friday. Low relative humidity values will continue as well resulting in the potential for critical fire weather conditions.
Widespread critical to extreme fire weather conditions are forecast Thursday for much of central and eastern NM. Do your part to create one less spark!
Strong winds, low humidity, warm temperatures, and an unstable airmass will elevate the risk for hazardous blowing dust Thursday, especially over southern and eastern areas. Dust Storm Warnings may be issued for parts of the region. Folks around Roswell should remain alert to potential closures of the Roswell Relief Route on the southwest side of town.
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