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Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

1145 AM CDT Mon Apr 01 2024



Valid 011700Z - 021200Z



...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO INTO

SOUTHWEST AND WEST TEXAS...



A minor expansion was made to the critical area into portions West

Texas. Additional refinements to the elevated area were made across

northeast New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle where RH values are

trending higher and precipitation is forecast this

afternoon/evening, based on the latest high-resolution guidance.

Otherwise the balance of the previous forecast remains on track. See

the discussion below for more details.



..Karstens.. 04/01/2024



.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0202 AM CDT Mon Apr 01 2024/



...Synopsis...

A very strong mid-level jet will overspread the southern Plains

today. Given the well-mixed airmass in the region, very strong winds

(30+ mph sustained) are expected. The airmass is not expected to be

overly dry and in fact, some precipitation is expected across

portions of the Texas Panhandle. However, relative humidity of 20 to

25 percent is likely in the Trans Pecos and Permian Basin. This will

result in at least some threat for large fires in the region.



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



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