The National Weather Service ( NWS ) has issued red flag warnings across parts of New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado due to dangerous fire weather conditions. The warnings are in effect for Sunday, with additional fire weather watches issued for Monday and Tuesday as conditions are expected to worsen.
Officials warn of “critical to near extreme fire conditions” in some areas, particularly in southern New Mexico and west Texas by Tuesday.
Why It Matters
These fire weather alerts signal a potentially dangerous start to the wildfire season in the Southwest.
The combination of strong winds, extremely low humidity, and critically dry fuels creates conditions where any fire that ignites could spread rapidly and become difficult to control.
What To Know
In New Mexico , red flag warnings are currently in effect for multiple regions including the Southwest Deserts and Lowlands near Las Cruces, South Central Lowlands, Southern Rio Grande Valley, Capitan and Sacramento Mountains, Central Highlands, Sandia and Manzano Mountains, and Northeast Highlands…