Weather Alerts For Clayton, NM

# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT SUNDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 8PM MDT FOR THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS AND NORTHEAST PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY # SUMMARY -------------------- .South to southwest winds will strengthen Sunday across the northeastern corner of New Mexico, where gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected late morning through the early evening. Up to 9 hours of critical fire weather conditions may occur in the far northeastern corner of the state where afternoon humidity will drop down to around 10 percent. Any new fire starts will be able to spread rapidly. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday. # DETAILS -------------------- AREA AND TIMING Northeast Plains (Zone 104) and Northeast Highlands (Zone 123) Sunday from 11 AM until 8 PM MDT. 20 FOOT WINDS South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY Minimum values 10 to 13 percent. IMPACTS Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended ISSUED AT Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:08 PM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Albuquerque NM HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Northeast Highlands, Northeast Plains

Pollen Index: 9.5 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Oak, Maple and Elm. The amount of pollen in the air for Sunday will be increasing over today's levels and extend further into the very high range. This results in part from rising temperatures, strong winds and lower relative humidity.