


Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
031 FNUS21 KWNS 190722 FWDDY1 Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0221 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025 Valid 191200Z - 201200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF THE TRANS PECOS REGION OF SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS... ...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. ..Squitieri.. 04/19/2025 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$