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FNUS21 KWNS 120646
FWDDY1

Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0146 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024

Valid 121200Z - 131200Z

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO
INTO FAR WEST TEXAS...

...Synopsis...
A mid-level trough will traverse the southern Plains today,
encouraging surface lee troughing and accompanying dry and breezy
conditions across portions of southern New Mexico into Far West
Texas this afternoon. 20+ mph sustained westerly surface winds will
coincide with 10-20 percent RH for at least a few hours around
afternoon peak heating, warranting the continuation of
Elevated/Critical highlights. Fire weather highlights for Day 1 have
been modified from Day 2 based on recent observed precipitation.
Nonetheless, the ongoing severe to extreme drought suggests that
fuels should at least be receptive enough to support notable
wildfire-spread potential.

..Squitieri.. 05/12/2024

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

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