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FNUS21 KWNS 281637
FWDDY1

Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1136 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024

Valid 281700Z - 291200Z

No changes were needed to the ongoing forecast.

Numerical guidance and current observations support the idea that
wind speeds around 15 mph will be slightly more common than
yesterday afternoon. This coupled with relative humidity falling
into the single digits and the ongoing dry conditions will once
again yield elevated-to-locally-critical fire weather conditions
across southern New Mexico and far West Texas.

..Marsh.. 05/28/2024

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0114 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024/

...Synopsis...
Elevated conditions were observed at several locations Monday
afternoon across far southern NM/far West TX, and similar wind/RH
conditions are expected again this afternoon as a weak mid-level
disturbance overspreads the region. Relative humidity values should
quickly fall into the single digits amid strong diurnal heating, and
strengthening winds through the boundary layer will allow for
slightly more widespread winds near 15 mph (gusting to 20-30 mph) as
compared to Monday. Fuels remain very dry after several days of very
dry conditions, which should support the fire weather concern.

...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...

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