...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR SATURDAY BETWEEN NOON AND 8 PM FOR THE EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE...

.Another storm system will approach New Mexico Saturday which will bring another round of critical fire weather conditions for the East Central Plains. Strong southwest winds will return while humidity readings dip down below 15 percent once again. Improving conditions are expected Saturday evening.

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* AREA AND TIMING...This includes the East Central Plains (Zone 1263) this afternoon and evening and again Saturday afternoon and evening.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Today, west to southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On Saturday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 9 and 15 percent each day.

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

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