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Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX

254 AM CDT Sat May 17 2025 /154 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025/



...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON INTO 

EARLY THIS EVENING ACROSS SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, AND PORTIONS OF

WEST TEXAS...



Weather conditions will be favorable for fire spread in wildland

grasses.



* Relative humidity: as low as 8 percent.



* Wind: Southwesterly between 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45

  mph.



* Temperature: 5 to 10 degrees above normal.



* Fuels: Dry



* Timing: This afternoon through early this evening.



Outdoor burning and activities that cause open sparks or flames

are discouraged. Fire and emergency officials should be aware

that weather conditions will be favorable for the development of

wind-driven grass fires.



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