…CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THURSDAY…
..Strong southwest flow ahead of a large-scale upper wave
approaching the Southern Rockies will increase winds Thursday
afternoon in conjunction with dry conditions. Relative humidity
in the lower teens will exist for several hours in south-central
New Mexico and far west Texas. Winds will peak during the late-
afternoon hours, with gusts up to 50 mph. ERC values are well
above average for early March. Fire danger will be critical due
to these weather conditions..
* TIMING…Thursday afternoon and evening.
* WINDS…Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 8 percent.
* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI…3 to 5 or Near Critical to Critical.
* IMPACTS…any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.