Weather Alerts For San Elizario, TX

# HEADLINE -------------------- CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY, AND ESPECIALLY SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND ADDITIONALLY WEST TEXAS ON SUNDAY RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WINDS, AND DRY FUELS FOR EL PASO AND HUDSPETH COUNTIES IN FAR WEST TEXAS # SUMMARY -------------------- .A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over the Four Corners region will keep our are dry, and increase the winds this weekend. This will elevate fire danger to Critical across Southwest and South Central New Mexico, as well as Far West Texas. Wind gusts, from the southwest, will increase up to 40 mph Saturday, and up to 50 mph or greater Sunday. Minimum relative humidity will range from 10-15 percent lowlands to 15-20 percent mountains. Widespread tree mortality and die back fuels will increase the wildfire risk as ERCs climb to 85-90 percentile. The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning for Far West Texas, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Texas Fire Weather Zones 055 and 056, which includes El Paso County and Hudsepth County. * TIMING winds increasing after 10 am Sunday, and peaking in middle to late afternoon. WINDS Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph Saturday. Increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph Sunday. RELATIVE HUMIDITY As low as 10 percent. TEMPERATURES Up to 89. EXPERIMENTAL RFTI 4 to 7, Near Critical to Critical. 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 El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Texas Fire Weather Zone 056 Hudspeth County, Texas Fire Weather Zone 055 El Paso County

Pollen Index: 8.9 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Oak, Mulberry and Grass. Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Saturday will remain stable in the high range. Pollen producing plants are at a relatively steady level of pollination at this time.