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FNUS21 KWNS 080539
FWDDY1

Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1238 AM CDT Wed May 08 2024

Valid 081200Z - 091200Z

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PARTS OF SOUTHERN/EASTERN NEW
MEXICO AND THE TRANS-PECOS...

...Synopsis...
An upper-level cyclone over the central U.S. will evolve into an
elongated trough stretching from the Northeast into the Southwest
today. Enhanced mid-level winds will remain over the southern
Rockies, though will be weaker than previous days. Modest surface
low pressure will be located within Central Texas into the Rio
Grande Valley.

...New Mexico...Trans-Pecos...
Despite weakening synoptic features, surface winds will reach 15-20
mph across parts of these areas. Some winds may reach 20-25 mph hour
beneath the stronger mid-level flow. The most likely areas for this
will be southern New Mexico into the Trans-Pecos as well as parts of
northeast New Mexico. RH across the broader region will generally
fall to 10-15% during the afternoon. Elevated to critical fire
weather is expected for a few hours.

..Wendt.. 05/08/2024

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

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