Winds will pick up tomorrow afternoon throughout the state. Minimum humidity values of below 15% will be common throughout the state. As a result, the much of the state will be under a critical fire weather threat. Rapid fire spread will occur with any ongoing fires.
Breezy to windy conditions will develop today and each day after. The combination of gusty winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation will lead to rapid fire spread and quick fire growth. Do you part to produce #OneLessSpark!
A typical spring weather pattern will prevail into next week with breezy to windy conditions being common each day. For now, Tuesday of next week appears to be the windiest day.
High clouds will increase over western areas during the afternoon. Locally critical fire weather conditions are also forecast this afternoon around Las Vegas and Gallup, with elevated fire weather conditions most other places.
An upper level weather disturbance will cause winds to increase on Tuesday. There are increasing probabilities for wind gusts over 50 mph Tuesday afternoon, indicated by the warmer (yellow-orange) colors on the map.
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