Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 3:07PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ TO 10 PM
CDT /9 PM MDT/ THURSDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE,
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND VERY HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE
DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN AND
HIGHER TERRAIN…

* WINDS…Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. With higher
gusts in the mountains.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 7 percent.

* RFTI…5 to 7 or critical to extreme.

* IMPACTS…Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that
may generate sparks. Accidental ignitions will have the
potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires. Fires
can start from the smallest of flames or sparks and are highly
discouraged. Observe local burn bans.

* SEVERITY…

FUELS (ERC)…70th-89th percentile…4 (out of 5).

WEATHER…Critical…3 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT…7 (out of 10).

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