Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

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Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
208 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 /108 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024/

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AND
EARLY EVENING ACROSS SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND MOST OF WEST
TEXAS...

Weather conditions will be favorable for fire spread in wildland
grasses.

* Relative humidity: As low as 5 percent.

* Wind: West 15 to 20 mph with intermittent higher gusts.

* Temperature: Around 5 degrees above normal.

* Fuels: Dry to Critically Dry.

* Timing: This afternoon and early evening.

Outdoor burning and activities that cause open sparks or flames
are discouraged. Fire and emergency officials should be aware
that weather conditions will be favorable for the development of
wind-driven grass fires.

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