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Last Map Update: Mon, May 18, 2026 at 5:02:08 am MDT

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Outlook

Strong winds and low humidity combine to create high fire danger, with the most widespread critical conditions today. Locally extreme fire weather possible over parts of eastern NM. New and existing fire starts may spread rapidly.

Strong southwest to west winds with very low humidity increases the risk of rapid fire spread over southeastern half of NM again. Locally extreme fire weather is possible across northeast NM.

Pockets of blowing dust in prone areas will threaten lowered visibility this afternoon.

Cooler temperatures and higher moisture invade eastern NM Tuesday with chances for afternoon thunderstorms across eastern NM increasing Wednesday and Thursday. Dry conditions remain over western NM.