Weather Alerts For Portales, NM

# HEADLINE -------------------- FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING # SUMMARY -------------------- On Saturday, west winds will strengthen with occasional gusts up to 40 mph east of the central mountain chain. In addition, humidity will fall as low as 8 to 15 percent, resulting in critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. # DETAILS -------------------- AREA AND TIMING Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104 and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and 125) Saturday from noon to 8 PM MDT for the Red Flag Warning and Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening for the Fire Weather Watch. 20 FOOT WINDS On Saturday, 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 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, especially from Clines Corners to Las Vegas. RELATIVE HUMIDITY Minimum values of 8 to 15 percent both Saturday and Sunday. IMPACTS Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. ISSUED AT Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:15 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 this Red Flag Warning. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Fire Weather Watch. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- East Central Plains, Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Northeast Plains

# HEADLINE -------------------- FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING # SUMMARY -------------------- On Saturday, west winds will strengthen with occasional gusts up to 40 mph east of the central mountain chain. In addition, humidity will fall as low as 8 to 15 percent, resulting in critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. # DETAILS -------------------- AREA AND TIMING Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104 and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and 125) Saturday from noon to 8 PM MDT for the Red Flag Warning and Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening for the Fire Weather Watch. 20 FOOT WINDS On Saturday, 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 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, especially from Clines Corners to Las Vegas. RELATIVE HUMIDITY Minimum values of 8 to 15 percent both Saturday and Sunday. IMPACTS Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. ISSUED AT Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:15 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 this Red Flag Warning. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Fire Weather Watch. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- East Central Plains, Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Northeast Plains

Pollen Index: 8.2 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Oak, Mulberry and Grass. Pollen concentrations for Saturday will be increasing in the high range. Since the weather has a major influence on pollen dispersal, this increase is due in part to higher temperatures and windy conditions.