Severe Storms

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025 Valid 301700Z - 311200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO INTO FAR WEST TEXAS... Clear skies across the southern High Plains is supporting continued boundary-layer heating/mixing, which will foster the development of critically dry and windy surface conditions through afternoon. Therefore, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track. ..Squitieri.. 03/30/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025/ ...Synopsis... In the wake of a departing midlevel shortwave trough, a belt of strong midlevel westerly flow will overspread the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. In the low-levels, a weak lee cyclone will migrate southward along the southern High Plains. ...Central/Southern New Mexico into Far West Texas... Deep boundary-layer mixing will extend into the base of the strong westerly flow aloft during the afternoon. As a result, 20-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds (with higher gusts) will develop amid single-digit/lower teens RH and lower/middle 70s temperatures. These warm, dry, and windy conditions will promote critical fire-weather conditions, given dry/receptive fuels across the area. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more