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FNUS22 KWNS 030657
FWDDY2

Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1256 AM CST Fri Jan 03 2025

Valid 041200Z - 051200Z

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF NEW MEXICO...

...Synopsis...
A potent upper-level trough and attendant mid-level jet will move
into the southern Rockies/southern High Plains during the afternoon
on Saturday. Strong winds are probable across much of New Mexico
with lesser winds in eastern Arizona and western Texas. The
strongest surface winds are expected where the mid-level jet will
move overhead during the afternoon and to the immediate lee of
terrain features. These winds could reach 20-25 mph with higher
speeds possible locally. RH during the afternoon will fall to 10-15%
with 20-25% possible in Arizona/West Texas. Some stronger winds
could push farther east into the eastern Plains of New Mexico and
possibly the Texas South Plains/Panhandle. However, cloud cover
appears more likely here which should limit fire weather concerns on
account of higher RH.

A weak offshore gradient is possible in southern California towards
Sunday morning. Winds appear too light where RH is forecast to be
lowest. Only locally elevated conditions are expected.

..Wendt.. 01/03/2025

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

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