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FWDDY1



Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

1150 AM CDT Mon May 06 2024



Valid 061700Z - 071200Z



...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PARTS OF NEW MEXICO INTO FAR

WESTERN TEXAS...



Minimal changes were made to the D1 Fire Weather Outlook. The

Elevated delineation was expanded further west into northwestern New

Mexico and further east into southeastern Kansas and the Oklahoma

Panhandle. These changes were in line with recent trends in

guidance. The Critical area remains unchanged with this outlook. See

previous discussion below for more information.



..Thornton.. 05/06/2024



.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0300 AM CDT Mon May 06 2024/



...Synopsis...

A potent shortwave trough will pivot through the Southwest this

morning with mid-level winds remaining strong across the southern

Rockies. A deep surface cyclone will develop in the northern High

Plains with a surface trough extending southward along the lee of

the Rockies. Strong mid-level winds will combine with the strong

surface pressure gradient to promote winds of 20+ mph, particularly

in parts of eastern New Mexico. RH during the afternoon will fall to

near 10-15%. Elevated to critical fire weather is expected given dry

fuels present in New Mexico.



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



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