632  
FNUS55 KABQ 152030  
FWFABQ  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR NORTH AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM  
230 PM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026  
 
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING  
DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE EAST CENTRAL PLAINS...  
 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY DUE TO  
STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHEAST PLAINS AND NORTHEAST  
HIGHLANDS...  
 
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH  
SATURDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF  
CENTRAL TO EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...  
   
DISCUSSION
 
 
RED FLAG CONDITIONS WITH LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS ARE IN PLACE  
ACROSS THE EAST CENTRAL PLAINS WHERE A FEW GUSTS HAVE EXCEEDED 35 TO  
40 MPH. WINDS WILL ALSO GET GUSTY BENEATH AND NEAR ANY SHOWERS OR  
DRY STORMS IN EASTERN NEW MEXICO THROUGH THE EARLY EVENING. THEN,  
WINDS WILL SUBSIDE, RELAXING THE CRITICAL THREAT TONIGHT, BUT  
LOW HUMIDITY WILL PERSIST AND SET THE STAGE FOR MORE RED FLAG  
CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY. WINDS WILL START TO STRENGTHEN SATURDAY  
AFTERNOON ACROSS CENTRAL TO NORTHEASTERN AREAS OF NEW MEXICO WHERE  
THERE WILL BE AN EXPANDED THREAT OF CRITICAL CONDITIONS. HOWEVER, WINDS  
STRENGTHEN EVEN MORE ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY, AND WIDESPREAD CRITICAL  
TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST TO DEVELOP.  
WIDESPREAD GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH WILL BE COMMON, PARTICULARLY IN THE  
EASTERN HALF OF NEW MEXICO. COOLER, AND MORE SEASONABLE TEMPERATURES  
ARRIVE LATE MONDAY INTO TUESDAY WITH WINDS ALSO REDUCING ON TUESDAY  
WHICH WILL FINALLY LOWER THE CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER THREAT.  
 
   
............................................................
 
 
EXPERIMENTAL MAX RFTI, VENTILATION CATEGORY, MIXING HEIGHT AND  
TRANSPORT WINDS FOR EACH FIRE WEATHER ZONE ARE BASED ON  
THE FOLLOWING POINTS. NOTE: MAXIMUM TRANSPORT WINDS MAY NOT  
OCCUR AT THE SAME TIME AS MAXIMUM MIXING HEIGHTS.  
 
ZONE 101...FARMINGTON.......5500 FT MSL  
ZONE 120...JEMEZ RAWS.......8000 FT MSL  
ZONE 121...WILD RIVER RAWS..7500 FT MSL  
ZONE 122...CIMARRON RAWS....8900 FT MSL  
ZONE 123...LAS VEGAS........6850 FT MSL  
ZONE 104...CLAYTON..........5000 FT MSL  
ZONE 105...GRANTS...........6600 FT MSL  
ZONE 106...ALBUQUERQUE......5300 FT MSL  
ZONE 124...MOUNTAINAIR......6600 FT MSL  
ZONE 125...SANTA ROSA.......4700 FT MSL  
ZONE 126...TUCUMCARI........4050 FT MSL  
ZONE 109...MAGDALENA RAWS...8450 FT MSL  
 
VENTILATION CATEGORIES ARE DETERMINED BY CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY  
EACH STATE.  
 
NMZ101-161445-  
NORTHWEST PLATEAU-  
230 PM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-52.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 3 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........31-41 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 6 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST 10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-85.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........7-12 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......15000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 20 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/288200 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......3.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....46-51.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........28-38 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY BLOWING DUST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-79.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 6 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........6-11 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 2 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH INCREASING TO 15 TO 25  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....10 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......15000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 23 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/345900 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......2.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. CHANCE OF RAIN  
SHOWERS. HIGHS 66 TO 71. WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY  
8 TO 13 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 70 TO 75. WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 8 TO 13 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 74 TO 79. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 7 TO 12 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ120-161445-  
NORTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS-  
230 PM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....39-44.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....43-48.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 2 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....35-45 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....34-44 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 5 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....71-76.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....77-82.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....9-14 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....9-14 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......13000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 21 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/279200 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......3.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....39-44.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....43-48.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....34-44 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....33-43 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....64-69.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....72-77.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 6 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....9-14 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....9-14 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......12000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 25 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/299400 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......5.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS 62 TO 67.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 9 TO 14 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 10 TO 15 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 69 TO 74. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 8 TO 13 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ121-161445-  
UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY AND LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY-  
230 PM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-48.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 2 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........29-39 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 9 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-85.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........9-14 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
10 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......13500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 22 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/277100 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......4.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-49.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........25-35 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY BLOWING DUST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-80.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 6 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........9-14 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH INCREASING TO 15 TO 25  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 25 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/267700 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......7.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. HIGHS 69 TO 74.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 10 TO 15 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 71 TO 76. SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO  
25 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 10 TO 15 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 73 TO 78. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 8 TO 13 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ122-161445-  
SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS-  
230 PM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-45.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 3 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........33-53 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 14 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-75.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........9-14 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 15  
TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......15000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 21 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/274900 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......2.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-45.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........30-40 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 7 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-69.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 6 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........9-14 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 25 TO 35 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 27 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/273600 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......3.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 61 TO 66. WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 11 TO 16 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 61 TO 66. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 13 TO 18 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS 62 TO 67.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 14 TO 19 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ123-161445-  
NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS-  
230 PM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026  
   
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY
 
 
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....43-47.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....46-51.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 2 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....37-57 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....35-55 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 17 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....73-77.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....82-87.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 2 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....12-17 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....9-14 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 2 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTH AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH 15 TO  
25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 10 TO 20 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......14000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 22 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/308500 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......6.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....46-50.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....48-53.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 2 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....20-30 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....21-31 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 18 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST  
AFTER MIDNIGHT. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....68-72.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....76-81.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....10-15 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....8-13 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 27 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/311700 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......7.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 72 TO 77. WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 8 TO 13 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 68 TO 73. SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO  
25 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 13 TO 18 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS  
67 TO 72. SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 17 TO  
27 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ104-161445-  
NORTHEAST PLAINS-  
230 PM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026  
   
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY
 
 
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING, THEN CLEAR AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-55.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 2 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........36-56 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 24 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTH 20 TO 30 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 5 TO 10  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....20 PCT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-93.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 2 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........8-13 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 2 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH 15 TO  
25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 10 TO 20 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......15500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 23 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/335700 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......3.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-58.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 3 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........18-28 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 30 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-89.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 4 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........7-12 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......12000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 34 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/413000 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......8.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. BLOWING DUST. HIGHS 81 TO 86. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 7 TO 12 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 72 TO 77. EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 12 TO 17 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS 70 TO 75. SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH. MINIMUM  
HUMIDITY 22 TO 32 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ105-161445-  
WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS-  
230 PM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....42-47.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....46-51.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 2 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....32-42 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....29-39 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 8 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....71-76.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....78-83.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....8-13 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....8-13 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 2 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......14000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 19 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/262400 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......1.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....40-45.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....45-50.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 2 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....34-44 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....30-40 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 3 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY BLOWING DUST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....66-71.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....72-77.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....9-14 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....7-12 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH INCREASING TO 15 TO 25  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 25 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/290900 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......4.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 68 TO 73. WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 9 TO 14 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 71 TO 76. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 8 TO 13 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 74 TO 79. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 7 TO 12 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ106-161445-  
MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY-  
230 PM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026  
 
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH  
SATURDAY EVENING...  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-57.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........21-31 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 9 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-91.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........7-12 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 3 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH 10 TO 20  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 15  
TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......13500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 18 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/238300 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......3.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-55.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 2 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........23-33 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-87.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 4 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........7-12 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......13500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 24 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/324400 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......5.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 8 TO 13 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 81 TO 86. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 8 TO 13 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 83 TO 88. SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 7 TO 12 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ124-161445-  
SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS-  
230 PM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026  
 
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH  
SATURDAY EVENING...  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....44-49.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....47-52.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 3 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....21-31 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....23-33 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 6 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....69-74.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....81-85.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 2 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....11-16 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....8-13 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST 10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
10 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 15  
TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......12500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 20 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/238500 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......5.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....44-49.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....48-53.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....18-28 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....20-30 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 2 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST  
AFTER MIDNIGHT. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....65-70.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....76-81.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....10-15 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....9-14 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 30 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/335500 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......8.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. BLOWING DUST. HIGHS 75 TO 80. SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO  
35 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 9 TO 14 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 74 TO 79. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 10 TO 15 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 75 TO 80. SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 9 TO 14 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ125-161445-  
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS-  
230 PM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026  
 
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH  
SATURDAY EVENING...  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-55.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 2 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........22-32 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 2 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-90.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 3 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........7-12 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 3 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST 10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
10 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......16500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 19 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/300000 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......4.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-57.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........18-28 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. PATCHY BLOWING DUST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-85.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........7-12 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 35 TO 45 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 25 TO 30  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......13000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 29 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/361600 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......7.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. HIGHS 78 TO 83. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 11 TO 16 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 73 TO 78. SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 13 TO 18 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
10 TO 20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 15 TO 20 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ126-161445-  
EAST CENTRAL PLAINS-  
230 PM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026  
   
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
 
 
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH  
SATURDAY EVENING...  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-58.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 2 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........32-42 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 2 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 5 TO 15  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-95.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 2 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........7-12 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 2 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST 10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
10 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 15  
TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......16000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 16 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/251000 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......4.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-61.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........30-40 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 11 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. PATCHY BLOWING DUST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-92.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 3 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........6-11 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......14000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 30 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/414500 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......7.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. HIGHS 86 TO 91. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 5 TO 10 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 79 TO 84. EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 11 TO 16 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS 71 TO 76. EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH. MINIMUM  
HUMIDITY 25 TO 35 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ109-161445-  
WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE-  
230 PM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....43-47.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....46-51.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 3 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....26-36 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....24-34 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 13 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....73-77.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....79-84.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 2 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....7-12 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....7-12 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 3 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST 10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
10 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 19 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/204800 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......4.  
   
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....43-47.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....45-50.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....31-41 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....28-38 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 3 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. PATCHY BLOWING DUST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....67-71.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....74-79.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....9-14 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....8-13 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH INCREASING TO 15 TO 25  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 30 TO 40 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 30 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....EXCELLENT/272800 KNOT-FT.  
* EXP. MAX RFTI.......8.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. PATCHY BLOWING DUST. HIGHS 71 TO 76. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 8 TO 13 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 73 TO 78. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 8 TO 13 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 75 TO 80. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 5 TO 10 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
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