Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
914 FNUS64 KMAF 270702 RFDMAF NMZ116>119-TXZ270-271-273-280200- Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 202 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 /102 AM MDT Mon Apr 27 2026/ ...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS, AND THE EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY PLAINS... Weather conditions will be favorable for fire spread in wildland grasses. * Relative humidity: As low as 5 to 10 percent. * Wind: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Higher winds in the mountains. * Temperature: Up to 5 to 10 degrees above normal. * Fuels: Dry to critically 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. $$