Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
384 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... $$