Hoiatused, Piñon

High Wind Warning issued April 25 at 4:44AM MDT until April 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, and West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Red Flag Warning issued April 25 at 2:20AM MDT until April 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THURSDAY... ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY... .Deep southwest flow will increase this afternoon with the passage of an upper level jet streak. Deep surface low over eastern Colorado will extend a strong pressure gradient southward into New Mexico and west Texas, leading to strong winds area wide during the daytime hours today. West-southwest winds with sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph and peak gusts around 55 mph combined with very low relative humidity values will lead to critical fire weather conditions and the risk of rapid fire start and spread. Fuel moisture had dried rapidly this month, especially along the desert lowlands, due to preexisting drought status and lack of recent precipitation. Winds subsiding overnight into Friday morning, picking back up again Friday and Saturday afternoons. On Saturday, particularly, there is high confidence much of the Rio Grande Valley, Tularosa Basin, and far West Texas will see critical fire concerns again. * WIND...West to southwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...6-8 Critical to Extreme in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas desert lowlands. 5-7 Critical for Lincoln and Gila National Forests. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.