Weather Alerts For Vaughn, NM
Fire Weather Warning
-URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1137 PM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM SUNDAY FOR ALL OF NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NM DUE TO STRONG TO SEVERE WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .On Sunday, widespread critical fire weather will develop. Winds will turn very strong to potentially damaging as both a Pacific and backdoor cold front pass through the area. With gusts between 40 and 65 mph and single digit humidity values in many areas, critical to extreme fire weather conditions are likely despite cooling temperatures. Northeast Plains-Northeast Highlands-Central Highlands- 1137 PM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), and Central Highlands (Zone 125) Sunday from 9 AM through 8 PM. * 20 FOOT WINDS...On Sunday, northwest and north winds of 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...On Sunday, minimum values between 6 and 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Outdoor burning is discouraged. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and will be hard to control. Long range spotting and extreme fire behavior will be possible. Outdoor burning should not be done. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. &&
High Wind Warning
-URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1019 PM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026 Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands-Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County- 1019 PM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM MDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Guadalupe County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 4 PM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility below one mile at times in dust prone locations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Pollen Alert
-Pollen Index: 10 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Cedar/Juniper and Elm The pollen levels for Sunday will be higher than they were today and extend further into the very high range. This rise is a result of windy conditions.