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FNUS21 KWNS 061651
FWDDY1

Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1150 AM CDT Mon May 06 2024

Valid 061700Z - 071200Z

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PARTS OF NEW MEXICO INTO FAR
WESTERN TEXAS...

Minimal changes were made to the D1 Fire Weather Outlook. The
Elevated delineation was expanded further west into northwestern New
Mexico and further east into southeastern Kansas and the Oklahoma
Panhandle. These changes were in line with recent trends in
guidance. The Critical area remains unchanged with this outlook. See
previous discussion below for more information.

..Thornton.. 05/06/2024

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0300 AM CDT Mon May 06 2024/

...Synopsis...
A potent shortwave trough will pivot through the Southwest this
morning with mid-level winds remaining strong across the southern
Rockies. A deep surface cyclone will develop in the northern High
Plains with a surface trough extending southward along the lee of
the Rockies. Strong mid-level winds will combine with the strong
surface pressure gradient to promote winds of 20+ mph, particularly
in parts of eastern New Mexico. RH during the afternoon will fall to
near 10-15%. Elevated to critical fire weather is expected given dry
fuels present in New Mexico.

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

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