Fire Weather Watch

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Red flag warning in effect from 9 AM CDT /8 AM mdt/ this morning to 10 PM CDT /9 PM mdt/ this evening for 20-ft winds of 20 mph or more, relative humidity of 15% or less, and high to very high fire danger for southeast new mexico and most of west texas...
fire weather watch in effect from saturday afternoon through saturday evening for 20-ft winds of 20 mph or more, relative humidity of 15% or less, and high to very high fire danger for southeast new mexico and most of west texas...

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 333 AM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025 Red flag warning in effect from 9 AM CDT /8 AM mdt/ this morning to 10 PM CDT /9 PM mdt/ this evening for 20-ft winds of 20 mph or more, relative humidity of 15% or less, and high to very high fire danger for southeast new mexico and most of west texas... fire weather watch in effect from saturday afternoon through saturday evening for 20-ft winds of 20 mph or more, relative humidity of 15% or less, and high to very high fire danger for southeast new mexico and most of west texas... ...red flag warning in effect from 9 AM CDT /8 AM mdt/ this morning to 10 PM CDT /9 PM mdt/ this evening for 20-ft winds of 20 mph or more, relative humidity of 15% or less, and high to very high fire danger... ...fire weather watch in effect from saturday afternoon through saturday evening for 20-ft winds of 20 mph or more, relative humidity of 15% or less, and high to very high fire danger... * winds, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * relative humidity, as low as 7 percent. * rfti, 6 or critical. * impacts, avoid the use of open flames or any activities that may generate sparks. accidental ignitions will have the potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires. fires can start from the smallest of flames or sparks and are highly discouraged. observe local burn bans. * severity... fuels (erc) 70th-89th percentile, 4 (out of 5). weather, elevated, 1 (out of 5). fire environment, 5 (out of 10). precautionary/preparedness actions... a red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase potential for fire growth. a fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.