Fire danger will increase again on Tuesday due to increasing west/northwest winds and very low humidity. The probability of critical fire weather conditions is highest in the Central Highlands and Eastern Plains.
West to northwest winds will return this week. The strongest gusts are expected on Wednesday over eastern NM. The combination of strong winds, above normal temperatures, and low humidity will elevate the risk for rapid fire spread over eastern NM.
A warming trend is forecast this week, with temps rising well above seasonal normals by mid-week. Record highs may be threatened in central and eastern New Mexico mid-week.