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Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
122 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026 /1222 AM MDT Sat May 16 2026/

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO AND THE
GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS...

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

* Relative humidity: As low as 5 percent.

* Wind: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Higher
  winds in the mountains.

* Temperature: Up to 5 to 10 degrees above normal.

* Fuels: Dry.

* Timing: From 1 PM MDT/2 PM CDT/ this afternoon to 8 PM MDT/9 PM
  CDT/ this 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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