...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHEAST PLAINS, NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS...
.Dry westerly winds combined with low humidity will increase the threat of rapid fire spread in eastern New Mexico on Thursday afternoon. A few gusty showers may enhance wind gusts during the early afternoon as well. Fuels are at near average dryness for this time of year, but the rapid drying of fine fuels such as grasses is likely given the low humidity.
* AFFECTED AREA...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central Plains (Zone 126).
* TIMING...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity between 10 and 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Fire Weather Watch.
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