Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Feb 16, 2026 at 10:14:22 am CST

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The developing weather pattern will bring above normal temperatures, windy conditions, increased fire weather concerns, and the potential for blowing dust across southeast New Mexico and much of west Texas through much of this week.

Strong westerly winds will develop over the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains and the Eddy County Plains of southeast New Mexico Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. Wind speeds up to 45 to 55 mph with gusts to 75 mph will be possible in the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. Winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph will be possible in the Eddy County Plains. Travel will become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may suddenly reduce the visibility to near zero near open fields. Severe turbulence in the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Tuesday afternoon and evening across southeast New Mexico and into Gaines County where the combination of strong westerly winds, relative humidity values as low as 15 percent, and high fire danger will bring favorable conditions for rapid fire growth and spread.

Dry conditions and strong winds will combine Tuesday to produce elevated fire danger, especially over southeast New Mexico and Gaines County. Here are a few tips to help prevent wildfires and keep safe should a fire start!

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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

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