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High Wind Warning issued May 7 at 9:51AM MDT until May 7 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Central Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree limbs and perhaps a few power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel.

Red Flag Warning issued May 7 at 3:29AM MDT until May 7 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM ...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 9 PM AREAWIDE BELOW SNOWPACK DUE TO STRONG WINDS, VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH WEDNESDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 8 PM ALONG AND EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN BELOW SNOWPACK DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... .A dangerous and critical fire weather pattern will unfold today as strong to severe winds, warmer temperatures, very low humidity and unstable conditions combine. All of northern and central New Mexico is expected to observe these critical conditions today, but the strongest winds will be focused over and near the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The lowest humidity will be found in central to eastern areas of the state where readings of less than 10 percent will persist for several hours. While critical conditions are forecast to improve this evening, breezy to windy conditions will redevelop on Wednesday, leading to another possible bout of fire weather in central to eastern areas New Mexico with a focus in Torrance, San Miguel and Guadalupe counties. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast and East central Plains (Zones 104 and 126), Sangre de Cristo and Sandia/Manzano Mountains (Zones 122 and 124), and the Central and Northeast Highlands (Zones 123 and 125) today from 10 AM until 9 PM, and Wednesday from 11 AM until 8 PM. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For Tuesday, west and southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, except around 65 mph in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Northeast Highlands. For Wednesday, west and northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, particularly in the central and northeast highlands. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 5 and 12 percent each day. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Fire Weather Watch.