Weather Alerts For Buena Vista, NM

# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING THROUGH 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY RED FLAG WARNING ON SUNDAY FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT IN ZONES ALONG AND EAST OF I-25, AND ALSO OVER WEST CENTRAL ZONES, DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY # SUMMARY -------------------- .With multiple fires ongoing across eastern New Mexico today, southwest winds will gust up to 35 mph today while humidity plummets between 10 and 15 percent. On Sunday, southwest and westerly wind gusts will peak from 50 to around 60 mph over a larger portion of the area with continued very low humidity. Areas of extremely critical conditions will likely develop across eastern New Mexico Sunday afternoon due to much stronger winds and continued drying of fuels. In addition, lightning activity across northern New mexico on Sunday will occur with little wetting precipitation, increasing the chances for new fire ignitions. # DETAILS -------------------- AREA AND TIMING Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104 and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and 125) today and Sunday from noon to 8 PM MDT. 20 FOOT WINDS For today, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, except up to 40 mph from Clines Corners to Las Vegas. On Sunday, southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to 60 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY Minimum values 8 to 13 percent today, then 10 to 15 percent Sunday. IMPACTS Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. ISSUED AT Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:39 PM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Albuquerque NM HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of these Red Flag Warnings. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- East Central Plains, Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Northeast Plains

# HEADLINE -------------------- WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Southwest winds 30 to 39 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Estancia Valley, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Far Northeast Highlands. WHEN From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday. IMPACTS Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. ISSUED AT Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:24 AM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Albuquerque NM HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Estancia Valley, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-

Pollen Index: 9 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Poplar/Aspen/Cottonwood, Cedar/Juniper and Oak. Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Sunday will be rising in the high range. This results in part from windy conditions.