Weather Alerts For Villanueva, NM

# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR EAST CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS 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. On Sunday, much stronger winds will impact a larger portion of the area with continued dry conditions. # 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 25 to 40 mph with gusts of to 50 to 60 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 6:05 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 and Fire Weather Watch. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- East Central Plains, Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Northeast Plains

# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. WHEN From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. ISSUED AT Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:21 PM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Albuquerque NM HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- South Central Highlands, Central Highlands, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Estancia Valley, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, South Central Mountains Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands- Northeast Highlands-Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County- Southwest Chaves County-

# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR EAST CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS 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. On Sunday, much stronger winds will impact a larger portion of the area with continued dry conditions. # 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 25 to 40 mph with gusts of to 50 to 60 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 6:05 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 and Fire Weather Watch. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- East Central Plains, Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Northeast Plains

Pollen Index: 8.9 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Poplar/Aspen/Cottonwood, Cedar/Juniper and Oak. The amount of pollen in the air for Saturday will not change appreciably and will remain in the high range. This lack of change in airborne pollen will continue to affect those who suffer from allergies and those who live with the allergy sufferers.