Varningar, Owens Mine

Red Flag Warning issued May 22 at 2:31PM MDT until May 23 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ...CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS EXPECTED THURSDAY... .Persistent dry west flow will continue with the very low humidity and above normal temperatures Thursday. Winds will be on the low end of warning criteria, but humidity and dry fuels will be well into warning criteria. Winds will diminish some Thursday evening, allowing the warning to end, but very low humidity will continue all night. The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...Southwest and South-central New Mexico, including the Lincoln and Gila National Forest, and Far west Texas. * WIND...West winds 15 to 25 mph with a few gusts to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...4 to 8 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. 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.