Weather Alerts For Maxwell, NM
Fire Weather Watch
-# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WEST, NORTHWEST, AND NORTHEAST NM AS WELL AS THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHEAST PLAINS AND NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING # SUMMARY -------------------- .Critical fire weather conditions will redevelop today across most of northern and western New Mexico as well as the Central Highlands. Strong southwest winds with gusts up to 50 mph and humidity values falling below 15 percent. Any recent lightning-started fires will have the potential to grow quickly under these fire weather conditions. Critical fire conditions will likely continue across northeast NM into at least Monday of this week. # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Northeast Plains (Zone 104) and Northeast Highlands (Zone 123). TIMING For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. 20 FOOT WINDS For the Red Flag Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, and for the Fire Weather Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY For the Red Flag Warning, Relative Humidity between 10 to 15 percent, and for the Fire Weather Watch, Relative Humidity between 10 to 15 percent. IMPACTS Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. ISSUED AT Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 1:02 AM 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 this Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Northeast Highlands, Northeast Plains
Wind Advisory
-# HEADLINE -------------------- WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE Tusas Mountains Including Chama, Upper Rio Grande Valley, Far Northeast Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Chuska Mountains, and West Central Plateau. WHEN From noon 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, June 27, 2026 at 11:38 PM 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 -------------------- Chuska Mountains, Tusas Mountains, West Central Plateau Including Chama-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Fire Weather Warning
-# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WEST, NORTHWEST, AND NORTHEAST NM AS WELL AS THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHEAST PLAINS AND NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING # SUMMARY -------------------- .Critical fire weather conditions will redevelop today across most of northern and western New Mexico as well as the Central Highlands. Strong southwest winds with gusts up to 50 mph and humidity values falling below 15 percent. Any recent lightning-started fires will have the potential to grow quickly under these fire weather conditions. Critical fire conditions will likely continue across northeast NM into at least Monday of this week. # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Northeast Plains (Zone 104) and Northeast Highlands (Zone 123). TIMING For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. 20 FOOT WINDS For the Red Flag Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, and for the Fire Weather Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY For the Red Flag Warning, Relative Humidity between 10 to 15 percent, and for the Fire Weather Watch, Relative Humidity between 10 to 15 percent. IMPACTS Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. ISSUED AT Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 1:02 AM 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 this Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Northeast Highlands, Northeast Plains
