Active AlertsThorntonville, TX

Fire Weather Watch
Issued at Fri 3:07 AM May. 24
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditionsare forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possibleRed Flag Warnings.

Description

* AFFECTED AREA...Southeast New Mexico and portions of West Texas.* TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Strongergusts possible in the mountains.* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent.* RFTI...7-8 or extreme.* IMPACTS...Avoid the use of open flames or any activities thatmay generate sparks. Accidental ignitions will have thepotential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires.