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Red Flag Warning 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

April 2, 2018

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this red flag warning at Apr 2, 2018, 2:57 PM CDT. It took effect at Apr 3, 2018, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 2, 2018, 2:57 PM CDT (19:57 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 3, 2018, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 3, 2018, 6:00 PM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

The text

As transmitted.

848 
WWUS84 KMAF 021957
RFWMAF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
257 PM CDT Mon Apr 2 2018

...A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT TODAY FOR 20 FT WINDS OF
20 MPH OR MORE, HUMIDITY LESS THAN 10 PERCENT AND VERY HIGH FIRE
DANGER FOR THE GUADALUPE AND DAVIS MOUNTAINS, SOUTHEAST NEW
MEXICO PLAINS...VAN HORN CORRIDOR AND THE UPPER TRANS PECOS...

...A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT TUESDAY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 
20 MPH OR MORE, HUMIDITY LESS THAN 15 PERCENT, AND VERY HIGH FIRE 
DANGER FOR THE DAVIS/APACHE MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND BIG 
BEND AREA...

.Critical fire weather conditions and fuel dryness levels are
expected to return today and Tuesday. Westerly winds and above 
normal temperatures will push minimum humidity into mostly the 
single digits.

TXZ074-031000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FW.W.0013.180403T1500Z-180403T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180403T0100Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-
257 PM CDT Mon Apr 2 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR THE DAVIS/APACHE MOUNTAINS...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM CDT TUESDAY FOR 
DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR THE DAVIS/APACHE MOUNTAINS...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red
Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM CDT Tuesday. 

* HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* WINDS...15 to 25 mph.

* FUELS...Dry.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ080-081-031000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FW.W.0013.180403T1500Z-180403T2300Z/
Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
257 PM CDT Mon Apr 2 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM CDT TUESDAY FOR
DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR THE MARFA PLATEAU AND BIG BEND AREA...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red
Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM CDT Tuesday. 

* WIND...15 to 25 mph. 

* HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ114-115-TXZ057-058-258-030100-
/O.CON.KMAF.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180403T0100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains-Southeast Plains-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-
257 PM CDT Mon Apr 2 2018 /157 PM MDT Mon Apr 2 2018/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING FOR THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE
MOUNTAINS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, REEVES COUNTY, AND THE UPPER TRANS
PECOS FOR DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS...

* HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.

* WINDS...15 to 30 mph.

* FUELS...Dry.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
482 
WWUS84 KMAF 030257
RFWMAF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
957 PM CDT Mon Apr 2 2018

...A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT TUESDAY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF
20 MPH OR MORE, HUMIDITY LESS THAN 15 PERCENT, AND VERY HIGH FIRE
DANGER FOR THE DAVIS/APACHE MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND BIG
BEND AREA...

.After poor recovery along and west of a Hobbs to Big Bend line
tonight, critical fire weather conditions are expected to return
Tuesday.  Westerly winds and above normal temperatures will push 
minimum RH down to 5 to 15 percent over most of the area Tuesday
afternoon. The best winds and RFTI of 4 will occur over the
Davis/Apache Mountains, Marfa Plateau, and Big Bend area where 
a Red Flag Warning remains in effect for Tuesday afternoon.  

TXZ074-080-081-031100-
/O.CON.KMAF.FW.W.0013.180403T1500Z-180403T2300Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
957 PM CDT Mon Apr 2 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM CDT
TUESDAY FOR DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR THE DAVIS/APACHE 
MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU AND BIG BEND REGION...

* HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* WINDS...15 to 25 mph.

* FUELS...Very dry.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$
632 
WWUS84 KMAF 030740
RFWMAF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
240 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT TODAY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 
MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY LESS THAN 15 PERCENT, AND VERY 
HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR THE DAVIS/APACHE MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, 
AND BIG BEND AREA...

.Critical fire weather conditions are expected again today west of
a Hobbs to Bend Bend line. Westerly winds and above normal 
temperatures will push minimum RH down to 5 to 15 percent over 
most of the area this afternoon. The best winds and RFTI of 4 will
occur over the Davis/Apache Mountains, Marfa Plateau, and Big 
Bend area where a Red Flag Warning remains in effect for this 
afternoon.

TXZ074-080-081-032300-
/O.CON.KMAF.FW.W.0013.180403T1500Z-180403T2300Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
240 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR THE
DAVIS/APACHE MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU AND BIG BEND REGION...

* HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* WINDS...15 to 25 mph.

* FUELS...Very dry.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$
649 
WWUS84 KMAF 031908
RFWMAF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
208 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT TODAY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF
20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY LESS THAN 15 PERCENT, AND VERY
HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR THE DAVIS/APACHE MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU,
AND BIG BEND AREA...

.Critical fire weather conditions are expected to continue through
this afternoon across the Big Bend Area, Davis/Apache Mountains,
and Marfa Plateau where westerly winds and above normal 
temperatures have resulted in RHs around 10% this afternoon. Winds
will gradually decrease late this afternoon into this evening,
thus critical conditions are expected to diminish prior to sunset.

TXZ074-080-081-032300-
/O.CON.KMAF.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180403T2300Z/
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Marfa Plateau-Big Bend Area-
208 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR THE DAVIS/APACHE MOUNTAINS,
MARFA PLATEAU AND BIG BEND REGION...

* HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* WINDS...15 to 25 mph.

* FUELS...Very dry.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Obey burn bans, and do not throw cigarettes onto the ground or 
  out of a moving vehicle.

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.

&&

$$

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