CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE MONDAY SOUTHWEST NM AND FOR SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS TUESDAY. .Approaching low pressure system moving on shore over the Pacific Northwest will induce stronger southwest flow aloft across the southwest this week. Subsequent tightening of the surface pressure gradient will increase winds areawide. Strongest winds are forecast to occur Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, but will be picking up out west by Monday afternoon. Already present dry air will create critical fire danger for much of southern New Mexico and far west Texas. Recent rains over mountain forests may reduce fire risk somewhat, but weather conditions will be favorable for rapid drying of fine fuels and increasing ERCs back above seasonal normals. The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Fire Weather Watch for dry fuels, strong winds, and very dry conditions, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA. Fire Weather Zone 056 Texas Fire Weather Zone 056 Hudspeth County. * TIMING. Wednesday between 11 am and 9 pm. * WINDS. West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY. As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES. Up to 92. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI. 6 to 7 or Critical to Extreme on Wednesday. * IMPACTS. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
