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Last Map Update: Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 10:24:25 am MDT

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A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for northeastern and east- central NM Saturday afternoon where rapid fire spread will be favored from any new spark due to windy and dry weather conditions.

Southwest wind gusts will peak from 40 to 50 mph on Sunday, except for gusts around 60 mph over the south central mountains and eastern plains. The strong winds will produce areas of blowing dust at lower elevation, especially along and east of I-25, where there will be very low humidity and a risk of rapid fire spread.

Peak wind gusts should reach near 45 mph both Monday and Tuesday in some areas along and east of the central mountains. Humidities will also be very low creating critical fire weather conditions and a risk of rapid fire spread.

Showers with isolated thunderstorms and high elevation snow reach a good portion of northwestern NM and the northern mountains of NM Sunday.

One less spark, one less wildfire. Dry and windy conditions are expected through the weekend. Make sure to properly discard cigarettes, don't park on dry grass, and follow all fire restrictions.