A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for most of eastern New Mexico for Tuesday afternoon due to strong west winds and very low humidity. This will increase the threat of rapid fire spread.
West to northwest winds will return this week. The strongest gusts are expected on Wednesday over eastern NM. The combination of strong winds, above normal temperatures, and low humidity will elevate the risk for rapid fire spread over eastern NM.
A warming trend is forecast this week, with temps rising well above seasonal normals by mid-week. Record highs may be threatened in central and eastern New Mexico mid-week.