Extreme fire weather threatens Southwest on Thursday

Name: Extreme fire weather threatens Southwest on Thursday
Uploaded: 2025-04-17T09:11:07-04:00
Duration: 4 min 18 s
Description: Parts of New Mexico, including areas just southeast of Albuquerque, are under extreme fire weather conditions, meaning any wildfires that are sparked will spread rapidly and uncontrollably. The danger is caused by low humidity and strong westerly winds, including gusts of up to 60 mph. Fire Weather Watches and Warnings are up for nearly 9 million people across the Southwest.

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Extreme fire weather threatens Southwest on Thursday

Parts of New Mexico, including areas just southeast of Albuquerque, are under extreme fire weather conditions, meaning any wildfires that are sparked will spread rapidly and uncontrollably. The danger is caused by low humidity and strong westerly winds, including gusts of up to 60 mph. Fire Weather Watches and Warnings are up for nearly 9 million people across the Southwest.

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