Press Release: Extreme Fire Risk Forecasted in New Mexico
Weather forecasters are sounding alarms over an extreme fire risk across much of New Mexico this Sunday due to a combination of high winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has identified critical fire conditions in central and southern New Mexico, including cities like Albuquerque and Santa Fe, as well as El Paso, Texas.
Bob Oravec, a meteorologist from the Weather Prediction Center, emphasized the severity of the situation, noting that "if any fires start, they can spread pretty rapidly." A broader, but less severe risk extends into other parts of New Mexico and parts of Colorado.
While most of the nation faces a minor risk of severe weather, a strong system moving through the western U.S. is predicted to unleash severe thunderstorms across the Upper Midwest on Monday. Residents in Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and western Wisconsin should prepare for the potential of large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds that could intensify Monday afternoon and into the evening. Forecasters are urging vigilance in affected areas as conditions remain precarious for both wildfire and severe weather occurrences.
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