This interesting graphic was distributed on Monday by the Albuquerque office of the National Weather Service, via Twitter:
Graphic:”Critical Fire Weather” days each year since 2000. We average about 25 critical days. #NWSABQwwb ow.ly/i/1TMA1
— NWS Albuquerque (@NWSAlbuquerque) April 15, 2013
And speaking of New Mexico fire weather, the entire state is under a Red Flag Warning for Tuesday, April 16, 2013, along with portions of Colorado, Arizona and Texas.
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The Red Flag Warning map above was current as of 9:18 a.m. MT on Tuesday. Red Flag Warnings can change throughout the day as the National Weather Service offices around the country update and revise their forecasts. For the most current data, visit this NWS site.