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Red Flag Warning issued April 25 at 1:24PM MDT until April 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM ...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THURSDAY... ... CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY... .Deep southwest flow will continue to increase this afternoon with the passage of an upper level jet streak. Deep surface low over eastern Colorado will extend a strong pressure gradient southward into New Mexico and west Texas, leading to strong winds area wide during the daytime hours today. West-southwest winds with sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph and peak gusts around 55 mph combined with very low relative humidity values will lead to critical fire weather conditions and the risk of rapid fire start and spread. Fuel moisture had dried rapidly this month, especially along the desert lowlands, due to preexisting drought status and lack of recent precipitation. Winds subsiding overnight into Friday morning, picking back up again Friday and Saturday afternoons. On Saturday, particularly, there is high confidence much of the south central and southwest New Mexico lowlands and far West Texas. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055, 056, 111, AND 112... * WIND...West to southwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...For today, 6-8 Critical to Extreme in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas. For Saturday, 5 to 6 Critical in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas desert lowlands. * 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Dust Storm Warning issued April 25 at 3:11PM MDT until April 25 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Southwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico... Southeastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... Northwestern Hudspeth County in western Texas... El Paso County in western Texas... * Until 515 PM MDT. * At 310 PM MDT, an area of blowing dust was over West El Paso. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Satellite imagery. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * This includes the following highways... Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 140 and 164. Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 1 and 63. Interstate 25 in New Mexico between mile markers 2 and 5. Highway 70 in New Mexico between mile markers 155 and 191. Highway 54 in New Mexico between mile markers 1 and 47. Locations impacted include... West El Paso, East El Paso, Central El Paso, Northeast El Paso, Far East El Paso, Mission Valley, Tornillo, Chaparral, Clint, Horizon City, Loma Linda, Fabens, Santa Teresa, Vado, Orogrande, Las Cruces, Anthony, Desert Haven, Hueco Tanks, and White Sands National Park. Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake. Motorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!