FNUS21 KWNS 060554

FWDDY1



Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

1253 AM CDT Wed May 06 2026



Valid 061200Z - 071200Z



...NO CRITICAL AREAS...



...Synopsis...

Mid-level split flow consolidates into a broader southwesterly 70-80

knot jet over the Ozarks into the OH River Valley today ahead of an

elongated upper trough stretching from the Upper Midwest to the

Desert Southwest. At the surface, an advancing cold front extends

southwestward from the Northeast into the Southern Plains. A

deepening lee surface trough across eastern NM will promote dry,

downslope westerly winds across portions of the southern NM and west

TX under reinforcing southwesterly flow aloft.



...Southern New Mexico into West Texas...

Southwesterly flow aloft and low-level westerly winds (south of an

evolving lee surface low) will affect much of southern NM and West

TX today. Enhanced downslope drying yielding minimum RH of 10-15%

along with west winds of 15-25 mph are expected during peak boundary

layer mixing today. However, marginal fuels will inhibit overall

wildfire spread potential due to recent rainfall, although pockets

of dry fuels could support localized elevated fire weather concerns

particularly across the Cap Rock area.



..Williams.. 05/06/2026



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



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