Weather Alerts For San Patricio, NM

# 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 REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WINDS, AND DRY FUELS FOR THE SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS, AND THE SACRAMENTO AND CAPITAN MOUNTAINS RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR FOR CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WINDS, AND DRY FUELS FOR THE SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS, AND THE SACRAMENTO AND CAPITAN MOUNTAINS # SUMMARY -------------------- .A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over the Four Corners region will keep our area dry, and increase the winds today and Sunday. 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 today, 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 Southwest and South Central New Mexico, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday. # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA New Mexico Fire Weather Zones 110, 111, 112, and 113, including the Southwest Mountains and Gila NF, the Southwest Deserts and Lowlands, the South Central Lowlands, the Southern Rio Grande Valley, and the Sacramento and Capitan Mountains. TIMING winds both days increasing after 10 am, 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 8 to 15 percent. TEMPERATURES Up to 84. 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 Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 6:17 AM 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 -------------------- Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ, South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ, Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ

# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, Guadalupe County, Northeast Highlands, and Southwest Chaves County. WHEN From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday. IMPACTS Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Areas of blowing dust will develop Sunday afternoon and may limit visibility to less than one mile in dust prone areas. 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 -------------------- Northeast Highlands, Southwest Chaves County, Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, Guadalupe County, South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains

Pollen Index: 9 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Poplar/Aspen/Cottonwood, Cedar/Juniper and Oak. Pollen concentrations for Sunday will be at about the same level in the high range. If you do suffer from allergies, tomorrow should be about as difficult outdoors as it was today.