Storm Prediction Center Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook

Created: Sat Apr 19 16:42:04 UTC 2025 (20250419 1700Z Day 1 FireWX shapefile | 20250419 1700Z Day 1 FireWX KML)

Day 1 Fire Weather Forecast graphic
Risk Area (sq. mi.) Area Pop. Some Larger Population Centers in Risk Area
Critical 20,986 36,835 No Major Population Center in Risk Area

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   Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook  
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   1141 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

   Valid 191700Z - 201200Z

   ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PARTS OF SOUTHWEST TEXAS...

   ...17z Update...
   The prior outlook remains largely unchanged. Minimal trimming was
   made to the critical area where the cold front has advanced farther
   south in Southwest TX. Strong heating will still allow for a few
   hours of dry/wind conditions over this area through the afternoon.
   Otherwise, see the previous discussion.

   ..Lyons.. 04/19/2025

   .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0221 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025/

   ...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.

   ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...

      

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