Isolated dry storms in eastern New Mexico today may start new fires. Gusty and erratic outflow winds from showers and storms have the potential to rapidly spread these fires. Critical fire weather conditions will also be present over southeast New Mexico.
Strong winds and low humidity will combine to create high fire danger each day through Monday, with the most widespread critical conditions on Sunday and Monday. New and existing fire starts may spread rapidly.
Increasing south to southwest winds will increase the threat of rapid fire spread on Saturday afternoon in central and eastern New Mexico. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the middle Rio Grande Valley, including Albuquerque and much of eastern New Mexico.
Highs will remain above average through the weekend, dropping to near to slightly below average next week. It will be mostly dry through Tuesday, with increasing rain chances in the east around the middle of next week.
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