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Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0142 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021 Valid 151200Z - 161200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN ARIZONA INTO CENTRAL NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS... ...Synopsis... A mid-level trough is expected to eject into the Plains states during the day, with a belt of 60+ kt 500 mb flow expected to overspread a deep, dry boundary layer across portions of the Lower Colorado River Basin towards the southern High Plains. Rapid surface low development is expected by afternoon, promoting very dry and breezy conditions across portions of the Southwest, which will support rapid wildfire spread. ...Eastern Arizona into New Mexico and Far West Texas... The combination of boundary-layer mixing/downward momentum transport of the stronger mid-level flow, and gradient wind given the deepening surface low, are expected to contribute to widespread 25+ mph sustained westerly surface winds across eastern Arizona into New Mexico and far west Texas. With widespread 10-20% RH in place throughout the afternoon, and given dry fuels supporting wildfire spread, Critical highlights have been maintained. At least Elevated conditions are also expected farther west across northern portions of Arizona. ..Squitieri.. 04/15/2021 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
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