Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
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510 FNUS64 KMAF 240727 RFDMAF NMZ116-118-TXZ270-271-273-241930- Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 227 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026 /127 AM MDT Fri Apr 24 2026/ ...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY EVENING ACROSS THE GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS, THE SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, EDDY, AND CULBERSON COUNTIES... Weather conditions will be favorable for fire spread in wildland grasses. * Relative humidity: As low as 6 to 10 percent. * Wind: Southwesterly to westerly 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. Higher winds in the mountains. * Temperature: 5 to 10 degrees above normal. * Fuels: Dry. * Timing: From 12 PM MDT / 1 PM CDT this afternoon to 8 PM MDT / 9 PM CDT this evening. Outdoor burning and activities that cause open sparks or flames are discouraged. Fire and emergency officials should be aware that weather conditions will be favorable for the development of wind-driven grass fires. $$