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FNUS22 KWNS 060705

FWDDY2



Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

0205 AM CDT Tue Apr 06 2021



Valid 071200Z - 081200Z



...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR CENTRAL NEW MEXICO...



...Synopsis...

The upper-level trough in the central Plains will slow and become

more negatively tilted on Wednesday. This will strengthen a belt of

northwesterly winds aloft across the Southwest. At the surface, the

cyclone within the lower-Missouri Valley will move northeastward and

weaken through the day. A cold front will progress to near the Gulf

coast.



...New Mexico...West Texas...

Elevated to critical fire weather is expected to develop during the

afternoon as mid-level winds mix to the surface. Very dry air will

remain across the region with RH dropping to 5-15%. With the surface

low displaced much further east and weakening with time, surface

winds will generally be lighter. Most locations will see 15-20 mph.

Central New Mexico is the most likely area for sustained critical

conditions to develop given the western extension of the mid-level

jet overhead.



..Wendt.. 04/06/2021



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



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