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Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
496 FNUS22 KWNS 071909 FWDDY2 Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0109 PM CST Fri Feb 07 2025 Valid 081200Z - 091200Z The previous forecast (see below) remains on track, with adjustments made to the Elevated delineation to reflect the latest guidance consensus. ..Squitieri.. 02/07/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0126 AM CST Fri Feb 07 2025/ ...Synopsis... Breezy, hot, and dry conditions are expected again Saturday across portions of central, western, and southern NM, and a small area of west TX ahead of an approaching cold front. The greatest wind speeds (20-25 mph) will likely remain confined to the higher terrain of west-southwestern NM Saturday afternoon (along and west of the Black Range), where localized critical fire weather conditions appear possible. Further east and south near the Sacramento and Guadalupe Mountains, a shorter duration of critical wind speeds is anticipated. Relative humidity across this entire region will also drop into the low teens to single digits by late Saturday afternoon, while ERCs approach or exceed the 80-90th seasonal percentiles. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$