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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EL PASO TX/SANTA TERESA NM
523 AM MDT SUN SEP 14 2025
DISCUSSION
DRIER WEATHER PATTERN TODAY AS MOISTURE SHIFTS EAST INTO CENTRAL
TX. NO RAIN CHANCES FOR LOCAL FORESTS TODAY AND MONDAY, WITH LIGHT
WINDS AND MIN RH 25-35% KEEPING FIRE DANGER LOW. NO RISK OF NEW
FIRE STARTS. FAIR VENTILATION RATES TODAY UNDER LIGHT WEST FLOW.
ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS RETURN TO LNF/GNF TUESDAY
THROUGH THE REST OF THE WEEK. COVERAGE WILL BE LOW (10-30%) AND
VERY HIT-AND-MISS. TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN NEAR NORMAL FOR MID-
SEPTEMBER AND ERCS ARE NORMAL.
...PERCENTAGES SHOWN IN THE SKY/WEATHER PORTION REFLECT
SKY COVER AMOUNT...
...MEAN ELEVATIONS USED TO OBTAIN MIXING HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS:
ZONE 110 - RESERVE (5900 FT)
ZONE 111 - DEMING (4300 FT)
ZONE 112 - LAS CRUCES(3900 FT)
ZONE 113 - RUIDOSO (6900 FT)
VENTILATION CATEGORIES ARE DETERMINED BY CRITERIA ESTABLISHED
BY THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO.
NMZ110-141845-
SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS/GILA NF/APACHE NF/GLZ-
523 AM MDT SUN SEP 14 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (15-25 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....69-74.
* BELOW 7500 FT....76-81.
* 24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....20-25 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....24-29 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......27 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 12 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL INCREASING TO 9100 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (68300 KNOT-FT).
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....45-50.
* BELOW 7500 FT....51-56.
* 24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....55-60 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....57-62 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......23 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 8 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (25-35 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....71-76.
* BELOW 7500 FT....79-84.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....22-27 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....24-29 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..SOUTHWEST 7 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......10 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6700 FT AGL INCREASING TO 9900 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (61800 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 51 TO 56. HIGHS 77 TO 82. SOUTH WINDS AROUND
5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 52 TO 57. HIGHS 77 TO 82. WEST WINDS AROUND
5 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 51 TO 56. HIGHS 76 TO 81. SOUTH WINDS AROUND
5 MPH.
NMZ111-141845-
SOUTHWEST DESERTS AND LOWLANDS/LAS CRUCES BLM/GLZ-
523 AM MDT SUN SEP 14 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (25-35 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-87.
* 24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........29-34 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......25 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 9 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5700 FT AGL INCREASING TO 9600 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (75900 KNOT-FT).
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (15-25 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....59-63.
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........62-67 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......25 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..SOUTHWEST 8 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (15-25 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-89.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-31 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..SOUTH 6 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......10 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5600 FT AGL INCREASING TO 10400 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (55000 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS 83 TO 88. EAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO
UPPER 80S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 60. HIGHS 84 TO 89. EAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
NMZ112-141845-
SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS AND SOUTHERN RIO GRANDE VALLEY/BLM/GLZ-
523 AM MDT SUN SEP 14 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (35-45 PERCENT) UNTIL 1200,
THEN MOSTLY SUNNY (15-25 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-86.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......11 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 10 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL INCREASING TO 9700 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (75000 KNOT-FT).
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....58-63.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........67-72 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......25 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..SOUTHWEST 9 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (25-35 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-88.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH
IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..SOUTH 9 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......10 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL INCREASING TO 10100 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 5 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (52900 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 60. HIGHS 83 TO 88. SOUTHEAST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 60. HIGHS 83 TO 88. SOUTHEAST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS NEAR 60. HIGHS 83 TO 88. SOUTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
NMZ113-141845-
CAPITAN AND SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS/LINCOLN NF/LNZ-
523 AM MDT SUN SEP 14 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (30-40 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....65-70.
* BELOW 7500 FT....74-79.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....39-44 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....29-34 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......39 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 10 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6400 FT AGL INCREASING TO 9300 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (91900 KNOT-FT).
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....44-49.
* BELOW 7500 FT....50-55.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....73-78 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....63-68 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......25 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..SOUTHWEST 8 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (30-40 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....68-73.
* BELOW 7500 FT....76-81.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....37-42 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....28-33 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..SOUTHWEST 7 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......10 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7300 FT AGL INCREASING TO 10000 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (67000 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 73 TO 78. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 72 TO 77. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 49 TO 54. HIGHS 73 TO 78. SOUTHEAST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
TXZ055-141845-
TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 055
EL PASO COUNTY-
523 AM MDT SUN SEP 14 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (25-35 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-88.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........33-37 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 8 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......10 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4700 FT AGL INCREASING TO 10100 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (67800 KNOT-FT).
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (15-25 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....64-66.
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........67-72 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......18 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..SOUTHWEST 6 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30 PERCENT). SLIGHT CHANCE
OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-90.
* MIN HUMIDITY........28-32 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..SOUTHEAST 6 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...10 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......10 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5600 FT AGL INCREASING TO 10000 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (49700 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR WITH SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO
UPPER 80S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO
UPPER 80S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID
TO UPPER 80S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TXZ056-141845-
TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 056
HUDSPETH COUNTY-
523 AM MDT SUN SEP 14 2025
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (35-45 PERCENT) UNTIL 1200,
THEN MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30 PERCENT). SLIGHT
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER
1200.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-87.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........41-46 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 10 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...10 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......20 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4300 FT AGL INCREASING TO 8700 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (57000 KNOT-FT).
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-64.
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........88-93 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......12 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHEAST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTH 6 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......10 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (30-40 PERCENT). CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-88.
* MIN HUMIDITY........36-41 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..SOUTHEAST 7 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...20 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......20 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5600 FT AGL INCREASING TO 9500 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (50300 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 60 TO 65. HIGHS 81 TO 86. SOUTHEAST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS 81 TO 86.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 58 TO 63. HIGHS 82 TO 87. EAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
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