* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west-southwest winds 30 to 40 mph
with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest
winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For
the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property
and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially
for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may reduce
visibility at times.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED AREA WIDE TODAY AND
WEDNESDAY...

.An approaching Pacific low pressure system moving into the Great
Basin will induce strong winds across the Desert Southwest
today and Wednesday. The region will remain quite dry with
minimum RH in the lower teens and poor overnight recoveries.
Warmer than average temperatures will also persist, leading to
deep mixing and instability. West to southwest winds will increase
each afternoon to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Area
mountains may see stronger midday gusts. 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. Fire weather
conditions will become Critical each day across all of Southern
New Mexico and Far West Texas.

* AFFECTED AREA...This includes the Gila National Forest, Lincoln
National Forest, and all sky islands and lowlands across
Southwest and South Central New Mexico. In addition, this
includes the Far West Texas counties of El Paso and Hudspeth.

* TIMING...Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 AM and 9 PM.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7-9 percent across the lowlands. 10-15
percent over area mountains.

* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...5 to 7 or Critical to Extreme.

* 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.

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED AREA WIDE TODAY AND
WEDNESDAY...

.An approaching Pacific low pressure system moving into the Great
Basin will induce strong winds across the Desert Southwest
today and Wednesday. The region will remain quite dry with
minimum RH in the lower teens and poor overnight recoveries.
Warmer than average temperatures will also persist, leading to
deep mixing and instability. West to southwest winds will increase
each afternoon to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Area
mountains may see stronger midday gusts. 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. Fire weather
conditions will become Critical each day across all of Southern
New Mexico and Far West Texas.

* AFFECTED AREA...This includes the Gila National Forest, Lincoln
National Forest, and all sky islands and lowlands across
Southwest and South Central New Mexico. In addition, this
includes the Far West Texas counties of El Paso and Hudspeth.

* TIMING...Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 AM and 9 PM.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7-9 percent across the lowlands. 10-15
percent over area mountains.

* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...5 to 7 or Critical to Extreme.

* 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.

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 30
to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Mountains, South Central Highlands, Eastern
San Miguel County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt
County, De Baca County and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from noon to 8 PM MDT
Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A
few power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may reduce
visibility at times.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 30
to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Mountains, South Central Highlands, Eastern
San Miguel County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt
County, De Baca County and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from noon to 8 PM MDT
Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A
few power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may reduce
visibility at times.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west-southwest winds 30 to 40 mph
with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest
winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For
the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property
and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially
for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may reduce
visibility at times.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.