...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR THE NORTHEAST PLAINS, NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, CENTRAL HIGHLANDS,
AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS...

.Dry westerly winds combined with low humidity will increase the
threat of rapid fire spread in eastern New Mexico on Thursday
afternoon. A few gusty showers may enhance wind gusts during the
early afternoon as well. Fuels are at near average dryness for
this time of year, but the rapid drying of fine fuels such as
grasses is likely given the low humidity.

* AFFECTED AREA...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Northeast
Highlands (Zone 123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East
Central Plains (Zone 126).

* TIMING...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40
mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity between 10 and 15
percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.