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FNUS21 KWNS 191641
FWDDY1

Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1141 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

Valid 191700Z - 201200Z

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PARTS OF SOUTHWEST TEXAS...

...17z Update...
The prior outlook remains largely unchanged. Minimal trimming was
made to the critical area where the cold front has advanced farther
south in Southwest TX. Strong heating will still allow for a few
hours of dry/wind conditions over this area through the afternoon.
Otherwise, see the previous discussion.

..Lyons.. 04/19/2025

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0221 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025/

...Synopsis...
A pronounced mid-level trough will traverse the southern Rockies
today, encouraging surface cyclone development over the southern
Plains. Dry westerly downslope flow across southeast New Mexico into
the Trans Pecos region of Texas is expected by afternoon, with
sustained surface winds reaching 20-25 mph amid 10-15 percent RH.
Given that very dry fuels are also present over the region, Critical
highlights have been introduced.

Meanwhile, dry southeasterly flow is likely across western portions
of the Florida Peninsula this afternoon. 10-15 mph sustained wind
speeds may overlap with 25-35 percent RH for several hours,
necessitating Elevated highlights given dry fuels.

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

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